Vladimir Sverdlov - Pictures at an Exhibition (Modeste Moussorgski) (2011)

Tracklist

01. Pictures at an Exhibition: I. Promenade
02. Pictures at an Exhibition: II. Gnomus
03. Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Promenade
04. Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. Il vecchio castello
05. Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Promenade
06. Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Tuileries
07. Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. Bydlo
08. Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. Promenade
09. Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. Ballet des petits poussins dans leur coques
10. Pictures at an Exhibition: X. Samuel Goldenberg und Schmuyle
11. Pictures at an Exhibition: XI. Promenade
12. Pictures at an Exhibition: XII. Limoges, le marche
13. Pictures at an Exhibition: XIII. Catacombae, sepulchrum romanum, con mortuis in lingua mortua
14. Pictures at an Exhibition: XIV. Andante non troppo con lament
15. Pictures at an Exhibition: XV. La cabane de Baba-Yaga sur des pattes de poule
16. Pictures at an Exhibition: XVI. La grande porte de Kiev
17. Islamey, Op. 18: Oriental Fantasy
18. Nocturne No. 1 in B-Flat Minor
19. 4 Pieces for Piano: I. Jewel, vivo
20. 4 Pieces for Piano: II. Electro, allegro vivace
21. 4 Pieces for Piano: III. The pain, lento assai
22. 4 Pieces for Piano: IV. Burlesque



Vladimir Sverdlov was born in 1976 into a family with a long tradition of producing great artists. His grandfather David Ashkenazy, a formidable composer and pianist, and his famous uncle Vladimir Ashkenazy, were highly influential in his development. Following his studies with Vladimir Krainev and Arie Vardi, Sverdlov won prizes in several international competitions and has toured extensively. Sverdlov is a controversial pianist. His playing is full of extreme contrasts and deep emotions and often has a profound impact on his audience. This recording featuring Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition and Balakirev's Islamey is not for the faint of heart. Prepare for some unexpected (sound) effects. The disc also highlights Sverdlov as composer, as his Four Pieces receive their CD premiere.

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