Boris Giltburg - Rachmaninov - Études-Tableaux Op. 39, Moments musicaux (2016) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Boris Giltburg's 2016 release on Naxos consists of two sets of piano pieces by Sergey Rachmaninov, the Études-tableaux, Op. 39 (1916-1917), and the Moments musicaux, Op. 16 (1896). The Études-tableaux are a cross between technical studies and character pieces, reminiscent of the etudes of Frédéric Chopin, and they present considerable challenges, even to virtuoso pianists. Here, Giltburg displays his remarkable skills, as well as a range of expressions that run from the fiery and turbulent to the atmospheric and melancholy. In the Moments musicaux, Rachmaninov experimented with short forms, such as the nocturne, etude, funeral march, barcarolle, and theme with variations, and these pieces demonstrated his mastery of piano technique, if not yet his full maturity as a composer. Giltburg's playing brings out a variety of colors and textures, and his passionate interpretations accord with Rachmaninov's youthful, ardent style. The recording in the Concert Hall, Wyastone Leys, Monmouth offers a big sound with great resonance, though all the details of the music are easily heard, thanks to close microphone placement.

TRACKLIST

1. Boris Giltburg - No. 1, Allegro agitato
2. Boris Giltburg - No. 2, Lento assai
3. Boris Giltburg - No. 3, Allegro molto
4. Boris Giltburg - No. 4, Allegro assai
5. Boris Giltburg - No. 5, Appassionato
6. Boris Giltburg - No. 6, Allegro
7. Boris Giltburg - No. 7, Lento
8. Boris Giltburg - No. 8, Allegro moderato
9. Boris Giltburg - No. 9, Allegro moderato
10. Boris Giltburg - No. 1, Andantino
11. Boris Giltburg - No. 2, Allegretto
12. Boris Giltburg - No. 3, Andante cantabile
13. Boris Giltburg - No. 4, Presto
14. Boris Giltburg - No. 5, Adagio sostenuto
15. Boris Giltburg - No. 6, Maestoso



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