Boris Berezovsky, a pianist renowned for his virtuosity and compelling performances, presents a captivating live recital recorded at the prestigious International Piano Festival in La Roque d'Anthéron in 2008. This album, released under the Mirare label, is a testament to Berezovsky's exceptional artistry and his deep connection with the classical piano repertoire.
The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from Baroque to Romantic, showcasing Berezovsky's versatility and technical prowess. It includes works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Gabriel Fauré, Frédéric Chopin, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, among others. The tracklist features notable pieces like Chopin's "Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38" and Tchaikovsky's "Danse slave, Op. 46 No. 6," demonstrating Berezovsky's ability to bring out the nuances and emotional depth of each composition.
With a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this live recording captures the energy and spontaneity of Berezovsky's performance, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into his musical interpretations. The album is a celebration of classical piano music, highlighting Berezovsky's reputation as one of the most compelling virtuoso pianists of our time. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to impress with its technical brilliance and emotional resonance.
2008 Mirare2008 Mirare
Tracks
Suite pour deux pianos No. 1, Op. 5: Barcarolle, AllegrettoSergei Rachmaninoff, Boris Berezovsky, Brigitte Engerer
Romance sans paroles en fa dièse mineur, Op. 67 No. 2Felix Mendelssohn, Shani Diluka
Prélude No. 3 en do dièse majeur, BWV 872Johann Sebastian Bach, Zhu Xiao-Mei
Prélude No. 7 en la majeur, Op. 103Gabriel Fauré, Jean-Claude Pennetier
Poème en do dièse majeur, Op 32: Andante cantabileAlexander Scriabin, Andrei Korobeinikov
Nocturne en fa majeur, Op. 15 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Jean-Frédéric Neuburger
Ballade No. 2 en fa majeur, Op 38Frédéric Chopin, Jean-Frédéric Neuburger
Romance sans paroles en mi majeur, Op 19 No. 1Felix Mendelssohn, Shani Diluka
Sarabande de la Suite en sol mineur No. 7, HWV. 432: 1er cahierGeorge Frideric Handel, Anne Queffélec
Ständchen: Moderato tempo rubato (Mässig)Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Brigitte Engerer
Venezia e Napoli. GondolieraFranz Liszt, Nicholas Angelich
Vers la flamme, Op. 72Alexander Scriabin, Andrei Korobeinikov
Conte de fées en mi mineur, Op. 34 No. 2Nikolai Medtner, Boris Berezovsky
Extraits de "La Belle Au Bois Dormant", Transcription Pour Piano à Quatre Mains: AdagioPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Boris Berezovsky, Brigitte Engerer