4713106280097

Live In Taiwan 1998

Sergio Fiorentino

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Format: CD

Cat No: RH009

Release Date:  02 August 2019

Label:  Rhine Classics

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  4713106280097

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    A live recording of one of pianist Sergio Fiorentino's last concerts, in Taiwan, May 1998. The programme includes works by J S Bach, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov, Scriabin and Chopin.

    Italian pianist Sergio Fiorentino (1927-1998) was an incomparable pianist and musician, who had a discontinuous career but who should be ranked as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th Century. He was, above all, a soulful musician and could return profound interpretations of Bach, Schubert, Franck or of the last Beethoven's sonatas. He was a balanced pianist, faithful to the score, but, at the same time, still tied to certain freedom of expression, typical of the pianists of the late 19th century but always with great taste, elegance, musicality and respect of the musical style. Fiorentino, for his perfect technique, clear sonority, vast musical culture and broad repertoire (from Bach to Stravinsky, including also the main compositions for orchestra and chamber music) represents in many aspects the archetype of the "perfect pianist".

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. J S Bach: Prelude and Fugue for organ in D major, BWV 532 - Praludium. Moderato
      • 2. J S Bach: Prelude and Fugue for organ in D major, BWV 532 - Fuga. Allegro moderato
      • 3. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.31 in A-flat major, Op.110 - Moderato cantabile, molto espressivo
      • 4. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.31 in A-flat major, Op.110 - Allegro molto
      • 5. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.31 in A-flat major, Op.110 - Adagio, ma non troppo – Arioso dolente – Fuga. Allegro ma non troppo
      • 6. Scriabin: Piano Sonata No.2 in G-sharp minor, Op.19 “Sonata-Fantasy” - Andante
      • 7. Scriabin: Piano Sonata No.2 in G-sharp minor, Op.19 “Sonata-Fantasy” - Presto
      • 8. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.36 (2nd version, 1931) – Allegro agitato
      • 9. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.36 (2nd version, 1931) – Non allegro
      • 10. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.36 (2nd version, 1931) - L’istesso tempo – Allegro molto
      • 11. Chopin: Waltz No.7 in C-sharp minor, Op.64/2
      • 12. Chopin: Waltz No.6 in D-flat major, Op.64/1 “Minute Waltz”
      • 13. Moszkowski: Etude de Virtuosite in F major, Op.72/6
      • 14. Mendelssohn: Song Without Words in C major, Op.67/4 “Spinning Song