Aidan Mikdad - The Scriabin Ravel Connection Royal Academy of Music Bicentenary Series (2022) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Pianist Aidan Mikdad contributes an interesting pairing to the Royal Academy of Music Bicentenary Series. Scriabin and Ravel share some notable characteristics: both drew inspiration from poetry and both expanded the sonic and tonal possibilities of the piano. As such, Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit has the characteristics of an orchestral transcription; Scriabin’s Prélude and Nocturne for the left hand gives the false impression of two busy hands; and his almost Impressionistic second sonata takes its inspiration from nature, akin to the French master. Aidan Mikdad is one of the exceptional artists, including Liam Bonthrone, Junyan Chen, Edvard Pogossian and Charlie Lovell-Jones, who are the recipients of the Academy’s Bicentenary Scholarships scheme for 2021/22.

Tracklist:
1. Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Sharp Minor, Op. 19 "Sonata-Fantasy": I. Andante (7:41)
2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Sharp Minor, Op. 19 "Sonata-Fantasy": II. Presto (3:53)
3. Prélude and Nocturne for the Left Hand, Op. 9: I. Prélude (2:46)
4. Prélude and Nocturne for the Left Hand, Op. 9: II. Nocturne (5:11)
5. Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: I. Ondine (6:22)
6. Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: II. Le gibet (5:26)
7. Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: III. Scarbo (9:00)


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