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Alexandrov / Teo - Complete Piano Sonatas [CD]

Alexandrov / Teo - Complete Piano Sonatas [CD]

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For the first time, all fourteen piano sonatas by the enigmatic Soviet composer Anatoly Alexandrov (1888-1982) are brought together in a single recording. Known for his richly lyrical style, Alexandrov's music resonates with the spirit of his contemporaries Nikolai Medtner and Sergei Rachmaninov while charting a distinctive artistic path. A prolific composer of solo piano and vocal works, Alexandrov's ouvre has remained on the periphery of the repertoire, cherished by pianophiles but largely overlooked by broader audiences. His sonatas, written over the course of six decades, reflect a fascinating stylistic evolution shaped by the sweeping socio-political transformations of the 20th century. This landmark recording sheds new light on Alexandrov's place within Soviet music, offering a nuanced perspective that reaches beyond the familiar giants of Prokofiev and Shostakovich. It is both a celebration of Alexandrov's artistry and an invitation to explore the depth and complexity of a musical legacy ripe for rediscovery. Through this ambitious project, pianist Clarisse Teo offers an eloquent and compelling case for Alexandrov's sonatas as essential listening for lovers of 20th-century music, revealing a forgotten corner of the piano repertoire that brims with emotional depth and historical resonance. Singaporean pianist Clarisse Teo is renowned for her bold exploration of lesser-known and contemporary repertoire, earning praise for her "confidently eclectic tastes" (The Straits Times, 2022). Her international career spans solo and chamber performances, including a featured appearance on the acclaimed album Rarities of Piano Music at 'Schloss vor Husum' from the 2019 Festival (Danacord Records). Trained in piano, violin, and viola, she holds multiple distinctions, including the FRSM in piano, and completed her Master of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on a partial scholarship. Clarisse's groundbreaking Doctor of Performing Arts degree from the University of St Andrews, supported by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Trust and Trailblazer Foundation Ltd (Singapore), focused on the fourteen piano sonatas of Soviet composer Anatoly Alexandrov. Passionate about reshaping the classical canon, she brings fresh insight and vibrant artistry to the stage, redefining what it means to champion overlooked music.

Tracklist:

  1. Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 4 'Sonata-Skazka'
  2. Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 12
  3. Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp minor, Op. 18
  4. Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 19~I. Agitato mosso, con slancio vigoroso e gran'passione
  5. Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 19~II. Andante meditativo
  6. Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 19~III. Invocando, un poco sostenuto - Con fuoco, tragicamente
  7. Sonata No. 5 in G-sharp minor, Op. 22~I. Quasi andantino sempre molto flessibile
  8. Sonata No. 5 in G-sharp minor, Op. 22~II. Variazioni [Tema: Tranquillo (Mesure diverse) - Var. 1: L'istesso tempo - Var. 2: Più
  9. Sonata No. 6 in G major, Op. 26~I. Allegro grazioso
  10. Sonata No. 6 in G major, Op. 26~II. Adagio non troppo
  11. Sonata No. 6 in G major, Op. 26~III. Intrada, alla improvisata (non slentando) - Alla marcia stravaganta
  12. Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 42 'Sonatina'~I. Allegretto flessibile
  13. Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 42 'Sonatina'~II. Canzona
  14. Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 42 'Sonatina'~III. Rondo
  15. Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 50~I. Allegretto giocoso
  16. Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 50~II. Andante cantabile e pensieroso
  17. Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 50~III. Energico. Con moto assai - Alla danza energica con moto assai, ma un poco sostenuto
  18. Sonata No. 9 in C minor, Op. 61~I. Allegro moderato
  19. Sonata No. 9 in C minor, Op. 61~II. Andante ma non troppo
  20. Sonata No. 9 in C minor, Op. 61~III. Allegro
  21. Sonata No. 10 in F major, Op. 72~I. Allegro moderato
  22. Sonata No. 10 in F major, Op. 72~II. Andante semplice
  23. Sonata No. 10 in F major, Op. 72~III. Con moto ed agitato
  24. Sonata No. 11 in C major, Op. 81 'Sonata-Fantasia'~I. Tranquillo ma, con alcuna licenza
  25. Sonata No. 11 in C major, Op. 81 'Sonata-Fantasia'~II. Allegro agitato
  26. Sonata No. 11 in C major, Op. 81 'Sonata-Fantasia'~III. Andante cantabile
  27. Sonata No. 12 in B minor, Op. 87~I. Impetuoso, un poco sostenuto - Un poco più mosso, animato assai
  28. Sonata No. 12 in B minor, Op. 87~II. Andante cantabile, dolce espressivo
  29. Sonata No. 12 in B minor, Op. 87~III. Con moto, energico
  30. Sonata No. 13 in F-sharp minor, Op. 90 'Sonata-Skazka'
  31. Sonata No. 14 in E major, Op. 97~I. Allegretto carezzevole
  32. Sonata No. 14 in E major, Op. 97~II. Tema: Andante narrativo - Var. 1: Più mosso, allegretto - Var. 2: Andante amoroso - Var. 3

UPC: 809730137525
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 3.7.25
Format: CD

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