Sonya Bach - Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2

Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Sonata was extensively revised by the composer in 1931, and the revised version is tighter and thinner in texture than the original version of 1913. It represents a supreme challenge to the pianist in either version, and has all the hallmarks of the composer at the height of his powers. The 6 Moments Musicaux Op.16 are early works which exhibit the flamboyance of the youthful virtuoso. Sonya Bach includes three of the Preludes from the Op.23 set.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat minor, Op.36: I. Allegro Agitato (Revised 1931 Version)
2. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat minor, Op.36: II. Non Allegro (Revised 1931 Version)
3. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat minor, Op.36: III. L'istesso Tempo - Allegro Molto (Revised 1931 Version)
4. Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes, Op.23: No.4 in D Major, Andante
5. Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes, Op.23: No.5 in G minor, Alla Marcia
6. Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes, Op.23: No.6 in E-Flat Major, Andante
7. Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.1 in B-Flat minor, Andantino
8. Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.2 in E-Flat minor, Allegretto
9. Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.3 in B minor, Andante Cantabile
10. Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.4 in E minor, Presto
11. Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.5 in D-Flat Major, Adagio Sostenuto
12. Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.6 in C Major, Maestoso