Scriabin / Sofronitzky,Vladimir Complete Piano Sonatas CD

Vladimir Sofronitzki's performances of Alexander Scriabin are praised for their idiomatic rubato, together with a flair for musical architecture and rhythmic precision. In his desire for fidelity to the original, Sofronitzki's highly sensitive use of pedal reflects his striving to abide by the composer's expressive markings as closely as possible. This 2 CD set of mid-20th c. readings of the Scriabin piano sonatas by this famed Soviet pianist is made complete by two inserted recordings of fellow Russian keyboard titans, Heinrich Neuhaus (Sonata No.1) and Sviatoslav Richter (Sonata No.7).

1. Funebre - Quasi Niente 2. Andante 3. Presto 4. Drammatico 5. Allegretto 6. Andante 7. Presto Con Fuoco - Maestoso 8. Andante 9. Prestissimo Volando 10. Allegro. Impetuoso. Con Stravaganza 11. Allegro Con Fuoco 12. Adagio 13. Presto 14. Funebre - Quasi Niente 15. Allegro. Impetuoso. Con Stravaganza 16. Mod?r?: Mysterieux, Concentre 17. Allegro 18. Lento - Allegro Agitato 19. Moderato Quasi Andante 20. Sonata No. 10, Op. 70 21. Fantasie in B minor, Op. 28