Osborne,Steven Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.1 Moments Musicaux CD

Rachmaninov fans won't want to miss this was Gramophone's verdict on Steven Osborne's recording of the ?tudes-tableaux, and this thrilling new release is an equally essential acquisition. Osborne proves a predictably fine exponent of the Faustian Piano Sonata No.1 and is no less compelling in the selection of shorter works which completes the album.

1. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op.28 I. Allegro Moderato 2. Rachmaninov:Piano Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op.28 II. Lento 3. Rachmaninov:Piano Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op.28 III. Allegro Molto 4. Rachmaninov:Prelude in D minor, Op Posth 5. Rachmaninov:Oskolki 'Fragments' 6. Rachmaninov:Oriental Sketch 7. Rachmaninov:All-Night Vigil 'Vespers', Op.37 V. Nunc Dimittis 8. Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.1 in B Flat minor. Andantino 9. Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.2 in E Flat minor. Allegretto 10. Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.3 in B minor. Andante Cantabile 11. Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.4 in E minor. Presto 12. Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.5 in D Flat Major. Adagio Sostenuto 13. Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.6 in C Major. Maestoso