Mihai Ritivoiu - Transcendence (2018)

Tracklist
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01. Prélude, choral et fugue, FWV 21
02. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 24 No. 1: I. Allegro molto moderato e grave
03. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 24 No. 1: II. Presto vivace
04. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 24 No. 1: III. Andante molto espressivo
05. Piano Sonata in B Minor, S. 178


With his Genuin Classics debut CD, the Romanian pianist Mihai Ritivoiu takes us into other spheres: Transcendence is the name of the production that unites works by Franck, Enescu, and Liszt. The prizewinner of numerous competitions (including the Dinu Lipatti and George Enescu competitions) avoids thunderous pounding and superficial tinkling on the keys. From the first notes of Franck's Prélude to the mystical floating away at the end of Liszt's great sonata, the young musician draws us into his musical spell with a differentiated attack and staying power. Particularly noteworthy: George Enescu's expressive, first piano sonata - a real highlight!

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