TCHAIKOVSKY: PIANO MUSIC - SVIATOSLAV RICHTER

Tchaikovsky Piano Recital

Sviatoslav Richter

“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 3*)

“breathtaking, inspiring artistry” (Gramophone)

1. Nocturne in F major, Op.10 No.1 4.29
2. Waltz-Scherzo in A minor, Op.7 4.14
3. Humoresque in G major, Op.10 No.2 2.39
4. Capriccioso in B flat major, Op.19 No.5 3.52
5. Chanson triste Op.40, No.2 2.57
6. Waltz in A flat major, Op.40 No.8 3.20
7. Romance in F minor, Op.5 6.34
8. Romance in F major, Op.51 No.5 8.39
9. Un poco di Chopin, Op.72 No.15 3.25
10. L’espiègle, Op.72 No.12 2.07
11. Réverie du soir, Op.19 No.1 4.20
12. Menuetto-Scherzoso, Op.51 No.3 4.07
13. Valse de salon, Op.51 No.1 5.04
14. Méditation, Op.72 No.5 5.19

From “The Seasons” Op.37 bis

15. No.5 May. White Nights (Andantino-allegro giocoso) 4.28
16. No.6 June. Barcarolle (Andante cantabile) 5.43
17. No.11 November. Troika (Allegro moderato) 2.55
18. No.1 January. By the fireplace
(Moderato semplice ma espressivo) 5.13