Ivan Bessonov (*2002) is an exceptional musical phenomenon: He began his professional training as early as 2012 and took up piano studies at the Central Music School for Particularly Gifted Children of the Moscow Conservatory. In 2015, he made his debut in his native Russia as a film music composer. His international breakthrough came in 2018 when he won the 'Eurovision Young Musicians Competition' in Edinburgh, one of the more important international music competitions. On this recording he offers a challenging program of Russian classics and an original composition.

Tracklist:

The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Th 14 (Excerpts) [Version For Piano]: Marsch
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Th 14 (Excerpts) [Version For Piano]: Tanz Der Zuckerfee
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Th 14 (Excerpts) [Version For Piano]: Tarantella
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Th 14 (Excerpts) [Version For Piano]: Intermezzo
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Th 14 (Excerpts) [Version For Piano]: Trepak. Russischer Tanz
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Th 14 (Excerpts) [Version For Piano]: Chinesischer Tanz
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Th 14 (Excerpts) [Version For Piano]: Andante Maestoso
Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 39 (Excerpts): No. 1, Allegro Agitato
Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 39 (Excerpts): No. 2, Lento Assai
Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 39 (Excerpts): No. 3, Allegro Molto
Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 39 (Excerpts): No. 4, Allegro Assai
Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 39 (Excerpts): No. 5, Appassionato
Piano Sonata No. 7 In B-Flat Major, Op. 83 "Stalingrad": I. Allegro Inquieto
Piano Sonata No. 7 In B-Flat Major, Op. 83 "Stalingrad": II. Andante Caloroso
Piano Sonata No. 7 In B-Flat Major, Op. 83 "Stalingrad": III. Precipitato
5 Kinderstücke: No. 1, Wolken
5 Kinderstücke: No. 2, Luftballonchen Ist Weggeflogen
5 Kinderstücke: No. 3, Papierschiffchen
5 Kinderstücke: No. 4, Leichter Regen
5 Kinderstücke: No. 5, Aufziehpuppe

UPC: 4260052383216
Label: Ars Produktion
Release Date: 3.19.21
Format: CD

Iprokofiev / Bessonov - Ivan Bessonov Plays (CD)