Piano Classics presents a full-blooded Russian program played by Alexander Ghindin, one of the foremost pianists in Russia today. Ghindin has been a winner in several international competitions including the Queen Elizabeth (2nd prize) and Cleveland Piano Competition (1st prize). Currently, he plays all over the world with distinguished orchestras and conductors. This recital includes Stravinsky's burlesque of the tragic puppet Petrouchka, a display of dazzling virtuosity and imagination, Rachmaninov's passionate and wistful Morceaux de fantaisie and the grand scope and bravura of Tchaikovsky's Piano Sonata.

Tracklist:

Trois Mouvements De Pétrouchka: I. Danse Russe
Trois Mouvements De Pétrouchka: II. Chez Pétrouchka
Trois Mouvements De Pétrouchka: III. La Semaine Grass
Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: I. Elégie In E-Flat Minor
Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: II. Prélude In C-Sharp Minor
Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: III. Mélodie In E Major
Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: IV. Polichinelle In F-Sharp Minor
Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: V. Sérénade In B-Flat Minor
Grande Sonate In G Major, Op. 37: I. Moderato E Risoluto
Grande Sonate In G Major, Op. 37: II. Andante Non Troppo Quasi Moderato
Grande Sonate In G Major, Op. 37: III. Scherzo, Allegro Giocoso
Grande Sonate In G Major, Op. 37: IV. Finale, Allegro Vivace

UPC: 5065001863684
Label: Piano Classics
Release Date: 11.13.12
Format: CD

Alexander Ghindin - Petrouchka (CD)