Volume 1 of the complete Piano Sonatas of Mily Balakirev includes the first recording of Op. 3 and the first recording of Op. 5 using the original manuscript and without the mistakes to be found in the two published scores. English pianist Nicholas Walker infuses these works with his characteristic knowledge and great technical acumen.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor: I. Andantino
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor: II. Mazurka: Moderato
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor: III. Intermezzo: Larghetto
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor: IV. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco
Piano Sonata No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 5: I. Andante - Allegro Assai, Feroce
Piano Sonata No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 5: II. Mazurka: Tempo Di Mazurka
Piano Sonata No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 5: III. Andante
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor, Op. 3, "Grande Sonate": I. Allegro Feroce
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor, Op. 3, "Grande Sonate": II. Mazurka
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor, Op. 3, "Grande Sonate": III. Larghetto
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor, Op. 3, "Grande Sonate": IV. Finale: Allegro Grazioso
Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor, Op. 3, "Grande Sonate": V. Epilogue: Fuga

UPC: 747313963621
Label: Grand Piano
Release Date: 5.28.13
Format: CD

Nicholas Walker - Complete Piano Works 1 - Sonatas (CD)