Boris Lvov - "Russian Romanticism"
CD by Eleonora's Father - one of the top Russian Pianists of his time!
Boris Lvov plays supurb renditions of Scriabin, Balakirev and Miaskovsky on
this CD. Displaying his mastery of technique and delivery on the piano. These
are some of the most difficult and expressive piano works from the Russian
Romantics.
(Includes liner notes briefly describing some major elements in the
world of Russian thought, imagination and fantasy which constitute the
background for the pieces on this recording.)
Scriabin: Sonata-Fantasy No. 2 in g sharp minor Op. 19
& Sonata No.6
Balakirev: Islamey (Oriental Fantasy)
Miaskovsky: Sonata no. 2 in f sharp minor Op.13
Miaskovsky: "Little Bird"
“I have been moved and greatly impressed by the playing of Boris
Lvov.” (Zubin Mehta)
“... His impressive technical brilliance is always under complete
control...He plays in a most convincing manner, demonstrating that he belongs
to the top level of virtuoso pianists.” (“New York Times”)
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