Bach,Sonya Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 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.

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