Description
Scriabine Prokofiev Rachmaninov - Grigory Sokolov / Saint Petersbourg 1988 / Opus 111 Audio CD 2004 / OP 30386
UPC 709861303861
Product Details:
- Label: Opus 111
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: France
- Released: 2004
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Modern, Romantic
Overview:
Grigory Sokolov’s 1988 performance in Saint Petersburg is immortalized in this 2004 album, where he masterfully interprets works by Scriabine, Prokofiev, and Rachmaninov. Known for his profound technical ability and expressive depth, Sokolov brings a unique voice to these monumental works, delivering an interpretation that is both lyrical and dramatic. The album showcases three piano sonatas that span the emotional and stylistic range of late Romantic and early modern music.
Alexander Scriabine’s Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp minor, Op. 23, is a powerful exploration of intense, dramatic contrasts. From the tormented opening of "Dramatico" to the fiery "Presto con fuoco," Sokolov navigates its passionate complexities with remarkable insight. The Sonata No. 9 in F-sharp major, Op. 68 "Poème Satanique," is a highly expressive work, where Sokolov’s interpretation amplifies its virtuosic and emotional depth.
Sergei Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84, contrasts lyrical serenity with vibrant intensity, and Sokolov brings out its sweeping emotional landscape with exquisite sensitivity. The album concludes with Rachmaninov’s Prélude No. 4 in D major, Op. 23, a stunning piece that showcases Sokolov’s finesse in expressing the beauty of Rachmaninov’s melodic lines.
This recording is an essential addition for any lover of piano music, highlighting Sokolov’s ability to combine technical brilliance with heartfelt emotion, truly capturing the essence of these Romantic and early Modern masterpieces.
Track Listing:
Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp minor, Op. 23
- Dramatico – 6:36
- Allegretto – 2:51
- Andante – 5:00
- Presto con Fuoco – 3:37
Sonata No. 9 in F-sharp major, Op. 68 "Poème Satanique"
- Moderato Quasi Andante-Molto Meno Vivo-Allegro-Alla Marcia – 9:19
Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84
- Andante Dolce – 14:39
- Andante Sognando – 5:05
- Vivace – 10:15
Prélude No. 4 in D major, Op. 23
- Andante Cantabile – 4:58
Key Credits:
- Pianist: Grigory Sokolov
- Engineer: Felix Gurdzi
- Executive Producer: Yolanta Skura
- Liner Notes: Claude Helleu
