Latvian pianist Vestard Shimkus takes us on a journey to the core of Rachmaninoffs music both at its most brilliant and secretive. From the famous Piano Sonata No. 2 in its original version to the more uncommon Variations of a Theme of Chopin, to three of the most extraordinary Preludes of Opus 32, Shimkus reveals a clear and powerful style with a strong lyrical side. A truly astounding, mind-blowing album and a musician with exceptional eloquence.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
In the Silence of the Mysterious Night, Op. 4 No. 3 (arr. for solo piano : Shimkus)
Prelude in G major, Op. 32 No. 5
Variations on a Theme by Chopin, Op. 22
Prelude in B minor, Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in G-sharp minor, Op. 32 No. 12
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (original version, 1913)
Vestard Shimkus
Recording: Historischer Reitstadel, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (Germany, Bavaria), 4-6 February 2014
Sound engineering: Frédéric Briant
ATL-A004 (CD version)
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