Two giant works: the lesser played 1913 version of Op. 36, Piano Sonata No. 2, an epic piece in the truest sense of the word and Op. 23, 10 Preludes, an intimate cycle, both challenge the physical and psychological limits of the player and the listener. With the help of the BÃ¶sendorfer Concert Grand 280VC - Vienna Concert this recording dives deep into the rich, orchestral sound world, as well as the dark nature of these works, loaded with fine details, technical and emotional extremities, candid moments and explosivity. Emre Yavuz was born in 1990 in Izmir, Turkey. His talent for learning at a rapid pace was evident at an early age, eventually leading to a musical education. He started his education in music in 1998 under the "Educational Act for Prodigy Children", studying with Kamuran GÃ¼ndemir in Ankara. He continued his studies with Fazil Say and Sanem Berkalp at the Bilkent University, where he also studied composition. Later studying with Roland Batik in Vienna, Karl-Heinz KÃ¤mmerling in Hannover, and with Arie Vardi in Hannover and Tel Aviv. Starting at an early age Yavuz played with major orchestras performing concertos of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Saint-SaÃ«ns, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. With his interpretations of Chopin he won prizes in Sicily in 2007, and in Vienna in 2010. He became the first piano student of the Vienna Conservatory to graduate with full grades upon his final recital, performing works by Beethoven, Saygun and Rachmaninoff. In 2013 he performed Beethoven's Concerto No. 3 under the conduction of Zubin Mehta. Emre has competed in a number of competitions, winning prizes internationally.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata No. 2 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 36 (1913 Version): I. Allegro Agitato
Piano Sonata No. 2 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 36 (1913 Version): II. Non Allegro - Iiia. L'istesso Tempo
Piano Sonata No. 2 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 36 (1913 Version): Iiib. Allegro Molto
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 1 In F-Sharp Minor, Largo
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 2 In B-Flat Major, Maestoso
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 3 In D Minor, Tempo Di Minuetto
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 4 In D Major, Andante Cantabile
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 In G Minor, Alla Marcia
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 6 In E-Flat Major, Andante
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 7 In C Minor, Allegro
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 8 In A-Flat Major, Allegro Vivace
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 9 In E-Flat Minor, Presto
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 10 In G-Flat Major, Largo

UPC: 4250702801474
Label: Tyxart
Release Date: 11.6.20
Format: CD

Rachmaninoff - Piano Sonata 2 (CD)