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Ludwig van Beethoven, Nikolai Lugansky
Beethoven: Sonatas Nos. 7, 14 "Moonlight," 22, 23 "Appassionata"
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (4) - Disc #1
1. Sonato Op. 10, No. 3 in D Minor
2. Sonata Op. 27, No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor ("Moonlight")
3. Sonata Op. 54 in F Major
4. Sonata Op. 57 in F Minor ("Appassionata")

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All Artists: Ludwig van Beethoven, Nikolai Lugansky
Title: Beethoven: Sonatas Nos. 7, 14 "Moonlight," 22, 23 "Appassionata"
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Label: Warner Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 11/8/2005
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 825646230020

Synopsis

Album Description

Nikolai Lugansky studied with the late, great Russian pianist Tatiana Nikollayeva, winning a silver medal in the 1988 Leipzig International Bach Competition and second price in the 1990 Moscow Rachmaninov Competition. After taking the top prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1994, Lugansky's international career was launched with a string of celebrated concert appearances and recordings. Following the critical success of Rachmaninov, Prokovfiev, Chopin, and Britten CD's Nikolai Lugansky expands his Warner Classics discography with a new recording of four Beethoven sonatas including the celebrated "Appassionata" and "Moonlight" Sonatas.

CD Reviews

Superb Beethoven

Oldnslow | Seattle, Washington USA | 11/29/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Nikolai Lugansky has put together an intriguing Beethoven recital, mixing two famous sonatas with two other less well known but masterful works, op.10,no.3, and op. 54. Lugansky's magnificant technique is on full display in all these great sonatas. I particularly enjoyed his approach to the last movement of the Moonlight, when he allows the more lyrical sections to emerge, as well as his ability to bring off an extremely slow tempo in the great second movement of op.10, no.3. The Appassionata is simply staggering---I can't recall anyone bringing this kind of clarity on a modern instrument in this work. I hope Lugansky records more Beethoven. Not many of the great Russian virtuosi have succeeded in this repertoire, Richter and Gilels of course being exceptions, but based upon this recording Lugansky may be ready to join that august company. The recording quality is fantastic, a real asset in these sonatas. Highly recommended."

Amazing Beethoven

- | 11/17/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This cd is absolutely great, a fantastic addition for a collection of Beethooven's sonatas. Lugansky has just proved to be one of the greatest pianists in the world currently and the "ideal interpreter" of Rachmaninov. He has a prodigius technique and a princelike elegance while playing. This recording reminds me Arrau's one (the 60's period). Arrau's sound more powerful in the "Appassionata" whereas Lugansky is more virtuosic. Lugansky's "Moonlight" has a wonderful warm tone while Arrau is more thoughtful and mystic.

The sound quality is excellent. Another jewel from this amazing Russian virtuoso."

Breathtaking!

meowface | CA | 03/21/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I think Lugansky's interpretation on Moonlight sonata is the most refreshing and moving there is."