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Russian Compact Disc : Russian Piano School: Vladimir Sofronitsky

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0034062628827
Label: Russian Compact Disc
Manufacturer: Russian Compact Disc
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Russian Compact Disc
Release Date: September 16, 1997
Studio: Russian Compact Disc



Disc 1:
  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) ...Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475
  2. Franz Schubert ... Impromptus #3 in G-flat Major, D.899, Op.90
  3. Franz Schubert ... Impromptus #4 in A-flat Major, D.899, Op.90
  4. Robert Schumann ... Sonata #1 in F-sharp Minor, Op.11 ... 1/Introduzione/Un poco Adagio - Allegro vivace
  5. Robert Schumann ... Sonata #1 in F-sharp Minor, Op.11 ... 2. Aria
  6. Robert Schumann ... Sonata #1 in F-sharp Minor, Op.11 ... 3. Scherzo e/Intermezzo. Allegrissimo - Intermezzo - Tempo I
  7. Robert Schumann ... Sonata #1 in F-sharp Minor, Op.11 ... 4. Finale/Allegro un poco maestoso - Presto - Piu Allegro
  8. Frederic Chopin ... Nocturne in F-sharp Major, Op.15 No.2
  9. Frederic Chopin ... Nocturne in F major, Op.15 No.1
  10. Frederic Chopin ... Scherzo No.1 in B Minor, Op.20
  11. Waltz for piano No. 6 in D flat major ('Minute'), Op. 64/1, CT. 212
  12. Waltz for piano No. 9 in A flat major ('L'adieu') Op. 69/1, CT. 215
  13. Waltz for piano No. 13 in D flat major, Op. 70/3, CT. 219



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Hideous Sound Disqualifies This CD - Look Elsewhere for Sofronitzky!
The two current reviews are preposterous. To begin with - this CD consists of recordings made directly after World War II, and some are among the worst piano recordings I have had the displeasure to hear. The 1946 ones actually sound like a miniature honkey-tonk piano recorded inside a diving bell. Things improve a bit with the later ones - however, they can not be recommended. Harris Goldsmith has the perfect name for this sort of piano sound, " 'zongora', the Hungarian word for piano, conveys the ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - One of Horowitz , Richter and Gilels's Idols and Models
Excellent recordings in Moscow in 1950s, almost as good as any modern recording!

Sofronitsky ranks almost on par with Rachmaninoff: both are deeply heart-felt, both are very poetic. The only difference is, with Rachmaninoff we have "a heart of gold" which is most nostalgic, and with Sofronitski we have a princely nobility so full of fragrance. Both Richter and Gilels regarded Sofronitsky their idol, not just Horowitz.

With much regret, both Rachmaninoff and Sofronitsky are extinct ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great great playing: listen to the Chopin Schrezo in b minor
Sofronitsky's style may be a little bit bland for my taste but the mood and atmosphere he creates is phenomenal!!! Must listen his rendition of the b minor Schrezo. Absolutly great. Never has anyone made this piece seem ever so more alive and filled with anguish.


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Russian Compact Disc : Russian Piano School: Vladimir Sofronitsky