Sonya Bach - Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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. Album Tracks 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