Alexander Budyonny Performing Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff & Liszt

Track Listings

1. Ludwig van Beethoven--Sonata #8 (Pathétique), C minor, p. 13, No. 8

2. Ludwig van Beethoven--Sonata #3, C major, Op. 2, No. 3

3. Frédéric Chopin--Polonaise, A-flat major, Op. 53

4. Sergei Rachmaninoff--Prelude, D minor, Op. 23, No. 3

5. Sergei Rachmaninoff--Prelude, B-flat major, Op. 23, No. 2

6. Franz Liszt--Paganini Etude #3 (La Campanella), G-sharp minor

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
A Distinguished Artist of Russia, Alexander Budyonny stands within the parameters of the Russian piano school, following the tradition of piano performance established in the past century by Gilels, Horowitz, Richter, and Sofronitsky. While pianistic brilliance and technical mastery of the instrument undoubtedly remain the cornerstone of this tradition, they are only important insofar as they contribute to the character and expressive approach which ultimately dictates how an artist translates the composer’s ideas and imagination behind a particular piece into the language of modern piano. To put it differently, the artist’s technique does not and should not stand in the way of his own interpretation, the way he "hears" Beethoven, Chopin or Rachmaninoff. It is precisely this amalgamation of prodigious virtuosity and profound individuality—a trademark combination of the Russian piano school—which the listener will immediately discern in Alexander Budyonny’s performance on this recording.

Alexander Budyonny Performing Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff & Liszt, Music, Liszt, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Alexander Budyonny

Average customer rating:

A performance of great conviction

STRONG SOUND

Tour de Force

Alexander Budyonny Performing Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff & Liszt

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008K2SC
Release Date: 1998-03-27

Tracks:

Ludwig van Beethoven--Sonata #8 (Pathque), C minor, p. 13, No. 8
Ludwig van Beethoven--Sonata #3, C major, Op. 2, No. 3
Frric Chopin--Polonaise, A-flat major, Op. 53
Sergei Rachmaninoff--Prelude, D minor, Op. 23, No. 3
Sergei Rachmaninoff--Prelude, B-flat major, Op. 23, No. 2
Franz Liszt--Paganini Etude #3 (La Campanella), G-sharp minor

Album Description

A Distinguished Artist of Russia, Alexander Budyonny stands within the parameters of the Russian piano school, following the tradition of piano performance established in the past century by Gilels, Horowitz, Richter, and Sofronitsky. While pianistic brilliance and technical mastery of the instrument undoubtedly remain the cornerstone of this tradition, they are only important insofar as they contribute to the character and expressive approach which ultimately dictates how an artist translates the composer's ideas and imagination behind a particular piece into the language of modern piano. To put it differently, the artist's technique does not and should not stand in the way of his own interpretation, the way he "hears" Beethoven, Chopin or Rachmaninoff. It is precisely this amalgamation of prodigious virtuosity and profound individuality—a trademark combination of the Russian piano school—which the listener will immediately discern in Alexander Budyonny's performance on this recording.

Customer Reviews:

A performance of great conviction.......2005-02-18

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Mr. Budyonny's performance. I am not a great aficionado of 19th century piano music, so I was very happy to discover that the selections on the recording are very accessible. But this is not to say that the performances are in any way run-of-the-mill. On the contrary, I found Mr. Budyonny's playing to be quite captivating, and I look forward to listening to this recording again soon. Very highly recommended!

STRONG SOUND.......2004-11-04

This pianist plays these relatively well-known pieces with much conviction and attack. It's a pleasure to hear someone take up such a refreshing approach--may not be perfect, but convincing, and honest, and definitely worth giving it a listen.

Tour de Force.......2003-09-30

This recording has force, originality and technique. If you are used to a wimpy, toned-down "Pathetique," this disc is not for you. The renditions here are full of energy and raw emotion that are typically found in good live piano recordings of this type. Even if you own multiple recordings of this Romantic repertoire in your CD library, I suggest you get this disc as a fresh point of comparison--you won't regret it. And, if this is your very first time being exposed to these pieces, definitely add this CD to your collection--it will provide you with a good point of departure.

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Perspective

1. Ludwig van Beethoven--Sonata #8 (Pathétique), C minor, p. 13, No. 8
2. Ludwig van Beethoven--Sonata #3, C major, Op. 2, No. 3
3. Frédéric Chopin--Polonaise, A-flat major, Op. 53
4. Sergei Rachmaninoff--Prelude, D minor, Op. 23, No. 3
5. Sergei Rachmaninoff--Prelude, B-flat major, Op. 23, No. 2
6. Franz Liszt--Paganini Etude #3 (La Campanella), G-sharp minor