For most of the past century the Russian composer Leonid Sabanayev (1881-1968) was known principally as a writer, not least for his publications on his close friend Alexander Skryabin (he was also a scientist and mathematician). It is only now that his own music is being rediscovered. This first recording of his monumental Piano Sonata, 'In Memory of Skryabin', cast in a single movement half an hour in length, is prefaced by a number of characteristic miniatures.

Tracklist:

4 Préludes, Op. 1: No. 1 In E Minor
4 Préludes, Op. 2: No. 1 In A Minor
4 Préludes, Op. 2: No. 4 In C Major
2 Préludes, Op. 3: No. 2 In C-Sharp Minor
2 Pieces, Op. 5: No. 2. Prelude In G Minor
2 Pieces, Op. 6: No. 1. Poeme In G-Sharp Minor
3 Pieces, Op. 7: No. 2. Feuillet D'album In G Minor
4 Pieces, Op. 9: No. 1. Feuillet D'album In B Minor
2 Pieces, Op. 8: No. 2. Prelude In E Minor
4 Pieces, Op. 9: No. 4. Prelude In E Minor
8 Préludes, Op. 10: No. 2 In B Minor
8 Préludes, Op. 10: No. 5 In E Major
8 Préludes, Op. 10: No. 6 In E Minor
8 Préludes, Op. 10: No. 8 In E Minor
Piano Sonata, Op. 15 "In Memory Of Skryabin": I. Commodo -
Piano Sonata, Op. 15 "In Memory Of Skryabin": II. Misterioso -
Piano Sonata, Op. 15 "In Memory Of Skryabin": III. Risoluto

UPC: 5060113443083
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 1.8.16
Format: CD

Sabanayev / Powell - Sabanayev: Piano Music (CD)