Debussy, Ravel, Scriabin & Mompou: Piano Works

Featuring

Mikhail Shilyaev
Claude Debussy
Frederic Mompou
Maurice Ravel
Alexander Scriabin

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Instruments

This recording uses a Bechstein piano, Berlin, 1897, which was highly favored by musicians during the fin de siècle period.

Interpretation

The choice of the 1897 Bechstein piano for this recording reflects the performer's fascination with the fin de siècle era, when many musical styles emerged and coexisted.

Composer Biography

Alexander Scriabin, a composer featured on this album, composed most of his works on a Bechstein piano, which is now displayed in his former house in Moscow.

Recording & Production

The works by Debussy, Ravel, and Scriabin on this album were composed around the same time the Bechstein piano used for the recording was built, creating a contemporary sound world.

Performer Biography

Mikhail Shilyaev, the pianist, is interested in historical performance practice and often gives recitals on fortepianos.

Instruments

Bechstein pianos were once the pre-eminent instrument in the concert world, but their dominance ended after World War 2 with the rise of Steinway.

Performer Biography

Mikhail Shilyaev, the pianist on this recording, won the Bronze Medal at the prestigious Vianna da Motta International Piano Competition in Lisbon in 2010.