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Dmitry Shostakovich, Tatiana Nikolayeva
Shostakovich: Three Fantastic Dances; 24 Preludes; Piano Sonata No. 2
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (30) - Disc #1
1. Three Fantastic Dances Op.5: March: Allegretto
2. Three Fantastic Dances Op.5: Waltz: Andantino
3. Three Fantastic Dances Op.5: Polka: Allegretto
4. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: I. Moderato
5. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: II. Allegretto
6. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: III. Andante
7. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: IV. Moderato
8. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: V. Allegro vivace
9. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: VI. Allegretto
10. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: VII. Andante
11. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: VIII. Allegretto
12. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: IX. Presto
13. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: X. Moderato non troppo
14. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XI. Allegretto
15. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XII. Allegro non troppo
16. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XIII. Moderato
17. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XIV. Adagio
18. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XV. Allegretto
19. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XVI. Andantino
20. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XVII. Largo
21. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XVIII. Allegretto
22. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XIX. Andantino
23. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XX. Allegretto furioso
24. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XXI. Allegretto poco moderato
25. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XXII. Adagio
26. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XXIII. Moderato
27. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: XXIV. Allegretto
28. Piano Sonata No.2, Op.61: Allegretto
29. Piano Sonata No.2, Op.61: Largo
30. Piano Sonata No.2, Op.61: Moderato con moto

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CD Details

All Artists: Dmitry Shostakovich, Tatiana Nikolayeva
Title: Shostakovich: Three Fantastic Dances; 24 Preludes; Piano Sonata No. 2
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Hyperion UK
Release Date: 11/23/1993
Album Type: Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Sonatas, Suites, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 034571166209

CD Reviews

The very best recording of this music

Long Beach Music Lover | Long Beach, CA United States | 04/13/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the benchmark recording of these monuments of 20th Century piano repertoire.

Nikolayeve, a lifelong friend of the composer, made these recordings in Seldon Hall, Hartfordshire, the year before her tragic death in San Francisco.

'The affectionate warmth, humour and vitality of her playing, the stunning virtuosity ... make this CD a winner' (CDReview) 'L'intériorité et la richesse de la lumière blafarde sont magnifiquement rendues' (Répertoire, France) 'Never less than magnificent' (San Francisco Examiner).

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A true legend: wonderful playing, great music.

- | 04/08/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Quote from Hyperion's site: "Her long working association with Shostakovich, and her great understanding of all aspects of his music, made her one of the leading sources of contemporary knowledge about that great composer. It was Nikolayeva for whom Shostakovich wrote his 24 Preludes and Fugues, inspired by hearing her Bach-playing at the 1950 Bach bicentenary Competition in Leipzig (he was on the jury), and it was she who premiered them in Leningrad in 1952."

All her discs recorded for Hyperion are jewels and this one is special. Highly recommended!

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