Tchaikovsky's C# Minor Sonata, also known as 'No. 2', was written in 1865 during his final year at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Nadav Hertzka, the Israeli pianist on this album, has performed in major venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including Carnegie Weill Hall and Wigmore Hall.
Compositional Technique
The familiar third movement Scherzo from Tchaikovsky's C# Minor Sonata is incorporated into his First Symphony, excluding the Trio section.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in London at Henry Wood Hall on March 20th and May 23rd, 2012, using a Fazioli piano.
Composition History
The Seasons, Tchaikovsky's most famous piano work, was commissioned in 1875 by Nikolay Matveyevich Bernard, editor of the St. Petersburg Nouvellist music magazine.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tchaikovsky's The Seasons explores images of Russia, its nature, holidays, and traditional peasant activities, inspired by Jewish Folk Songs.
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