Experience the electrifying debut recital of the renowned Nikolai Lugansky at the prestigious Verbier Festival, now captured in this exceptional live album. Recorded in 2006, this collection showcases Lugansky's virtuosity and profound musicality, offering a captivating journey through a diverse repertoire of classical piano masterpieces.
The album opens with a mesmerizing performance of Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, setting the stage for a remarkable exploration of sonatas, moments musicaux, and etudes. Nikolai Lugansky's interpretation of Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor and Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor reveals his technical brilliance and emotional depth, while his rendition of Rachmaninoff's 6 Moments Musicaux demonstrates his ability to convey a wide range of moods and atmospheres.
Lugansky's program also includes a stunning arrangement of Mendelssohn's Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream, showcasing his versatility and ability to bring fresh insights to familiar works. The album concludes with a breathtaking performance of Liszt's Grandes Études de Paganini, No. 3 "La Campanella," a testament to Lugansky's unparalleled skill and artistry.
With a duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes, this album is a testament to Nikolai Lugansky's extraordinary talent and his ability to captivate audiences with his live performances. Released under the Verbier Festival Gold label, this recording is a must-listen for classical piano enthusiasts and anyone seeking a memorable concert experience.
Tracks
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45. Sostenuto - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Lugansky
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: I. Allegro maestoso - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Lugansky
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: II. Scherzo. Molto vivace - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Lugansky
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: III. Largo - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Lugansky
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: IV. Finale. Presto non tanto - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Lugansky
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 1 in B-Flat Minor. Andantino - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 2 in E-Flat Minor. Allegretto - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 3 in B Minor. Andante cantabile - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 4 in E Minor. Presto - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 36: I. Allegro agitato - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 36: II. Non allegro. Lento - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 36: III. Allegro molto - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
Etudes-tableaux, Op. 33: No. 7 in G Minor. Moderato - LiveSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M 13: I. Scherzo (Arr. Rachmaninoff for Piano) - LiveFelix Mendelssohn, Nikolai Lugansky
Grandes Études de Paganini, S.141: No. 3 in G-Sharp Minor "La Campanella" - LiveFranz Liszt, Nikolai Lugansky
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Arr. Hess for Piano) - LiveJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolai Lugansky
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