RRC 1093

Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)

Tchaikovsky Solo Piano Music

1 CD(s), DDD

Review:

Richter given first-class modern digital sound, and on top technical form... playing of consistent poetry-charming nostalgia... first recommendation for Tchaikovsky's piano music
(Penguin Guide)

Breathtaking, inspiring artistry
(Gramophone)

Track Listing:

1. Nocturne in F major, Op.10 No.1

2. Waltz-Scherzo in A minor, Op.7

3. Humoresque in G major, Op10 No.2

4. Capriccioso in B flat major, Op.19 No.5

5. Chanson triste Op.40, No.2

6. Waltz in A flat major, Op.40 No.8

7. Romance in F minor, Op.5

8. Romance in F major, Op.51 No.5

9. Un poco di Chopin, Op.72 No.15

10. L'espiegle, Op.72 No.12

11. Reverie du soir, Op.19 No.1

12. Menuetto-Scherzoso, Op.51 No.3

13. Valse de salon, Op.51 No.1

14. Meditation, Op.72 No.5

15. "The Seasons" Op.37 bis: No.5 May. White Nights

16. "The Seasons" Op.37 bis: No.6 June. Barcarolle

17. "The Seasons" Op.37 bis: No.11 November. Troika

18. "The Seasons" Op.37 bis: No.1 January. By the fireplace

TOTAL PLAY (79' 58")