"Rachmaninov fans won't want to miss this" was Gramophone's verdict on Steven Osborne's recording of the Études-tableaux, and this thrilling new release is an equally essential acquisition. Osborne proves a predictably fine exponent of the Faustian Piano Sonata No.1 and is no less compelling in the selection of shorter works which completes the album.
1 Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op.28 I. Allegro Moderato
2 Rachmaninov:Piano Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op.28 II. Lento
3 Rachmaninov:Piano Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op.28 III. Allegro Molto
4 Rachmaninov:Prelude in D minor, Op Posth
5 Rachmaninov:Oskolki 'Fragments'
6 Rachmaninov:Oriental Sketch
7 Rachmaninov:All-Night Vigil 'Vespers', Op.37 V. Nunc Dimittis
8 Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.1 in B Flat minor. Andantino
9 Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.2 in E Flat minor. Allegretto
10 Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.3 in B minor. Andante Cantabile
11 Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.4 in E minor. Presto
12 Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.5 in D Flat Major. Adagio Sostenuto
13 Rachmaninov:Moments Musicaux, Op.16 No.6 in C Major. Maestoso
"Rachmaninov fans won't want to miss this" was Gramophone's verdict on Steven Osborne's recording of the Études-tableaux, and this thrilling new release is an equally essential acquisition. Osborne proves a predictably fine exponent of the Faustian Piano Sonata No.1 and is no less compelling in the selection of shorter works which completes the album.
