Rachmaninoff: Études-tableaux, Op. 39 (& Works by Scriabin & Prokofiev)

Featuring

Jean-Paul Gasparian
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Alexander Scriabin
Sergei Prokofiev

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Compositional Technique

Scriabin's Three Études, Op. 65, challenge traditional harmony by using intervals like fifths, ninths, and major sevenths, which were considered 'impossible' at the time.

Composition History

Rachmaninoff dedicated a recital tour to Scriabin in 1915 after Scriabin's death, despite feeling surpassed by his friend's musical audacity.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Scriabin, one of the composers on this album, was deeply influenced by Chopin and Schumann but quickly found his own unique voice.

Instruments

The piano used for this recording is a Steinway D-274, prepared and tuned by Pierre Fenouillat.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded by Little Tribeca at the Hôtel de l'Industrie in Paris from July 17 to 20, 2017.

Composer Biography

Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev, the composers featured on this album, were all formidable pianists who premiered their own works in concert.

Cultural Impact

Prokofiev, whose Sonata No. 2 is on this album, is noted as the first great film musician in the history of cinema.

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