Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant world of Russian classical piano with Konstantin Scherbakov's "Soirée Russe." Released in 2012 under the TwoPianists label, this album is a captivating journey through the works of Russian composers, showcasing Scherbakov's virtuosic skill and deep musical sensitivity. Spanning a little over an hour, the album is a testament to Scherbakov's ability to bring nuance and depth to each piece, from the dramatic and evocative "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky to the introspective and lyrical "Morceaux de fantaisie" by Medtner. The album also features Scherbakov's renditions of Rachmaninoff's "10 Preludes, Op. 23" and Scriabin's "Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83," each piece performed with a technical precision and emotional resonance that is truly captivating. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Soirée Russe" is an album that promises to delight and inspire.
2012 TwoPianists2012 TwoPianists
Tracks
Pictures at an Exhibition: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: I. GnomusModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: II. Old CastleModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: III. TuileriesModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. BydloModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Chickens in their ShellsModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and SchmuyleModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. The Market-Place at LimogesModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. Catacombae (Sepulcrum romanum) -Modest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. Con mortuis in lingua mortuaModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. The Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yaga)Modest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Pictures at an Exhibition: X. The Great Gate at KievModest Mussorgsky, Konstantin Scherbakov
Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 1, Elegie in E-Flat MinorSergei Rachmaninoff, Konstantin Scherbakov
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 6 in E-Flat Major: AndanteSergei Rachmaninoff, Konstantin Scherbakov
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 3 in D Minor: Tempo di minuettoSergei Rachmaninoff, Konstantin Scherbakov
Études-tableaux, Op. 39: Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39: No. 5 in E-Flat Minor: AppassionatoSergei Rachmaninoff, Konstantin Scherbakov
Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro inquieto - Poco meno - AndantinoSergei Prokofiev, Konstantin Scherbakov
Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Andante caloroso - Poco più animato - Più largamente - Un poco agitatoSergei Prokofiev, Konstantin Scherbakov
Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. PrecipitatoSergei Prokofiev, Konstantin Scherbakov
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