Bach, Sonya: Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 (Vinyl LP)

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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. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat Minor Op.36: I. Allegro agitato (Revised 1931 version), Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat Minor Op.36: II. Non allegro (Revised 1931 version), Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat Minor Op.36: III. L’istesso tempo – Allegro molto (Revised 1931 version), Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes Op.23: No.4 in D Major Andante, Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes Op.23: No.5 in G Minor Alla marcia, Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes Op.23: No.6 in E-Flat Major Andante, Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux Op.16: No.1 in B-Flat Minor Andantino, Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux Op.16: No.2 in E-Flat Minor Allegretto, Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux Op.16: No.3 in B Minor Andante cantabile, Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux Op.16: No.4 in E Minor Presto, Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux Op.16: No.5 in D-Flat Major Adagio sostenuto, Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux Op.16: No.6 in C Major Maestoso