Marietta Petkova - 'Sergei Rachmaninov Sonata No. 2 - Complete 24 Preludes'
Label: Challenge Classics – CC72168
Format: 2 × CD, Album
Country: Netherlands
Released: 2006
Tracklist
- Piano Sonata No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 36
1-1 Allegro Agitato 8:31
1-2 Non Allegro - Lento 7:12
1-3 Allegro Molto 6:31
- Prelude Opus 3 No. 2 In C Sharp Minor
1-4 Lento 4:19
- Preludes Opus 23
1-5 No.1, F Sharp Minor - Largo 3:40
1-6 No.2, B Flat Major - Maestoso 3:38
1-7 No.3, D Minor - Tempo Di Minuetto 3:54
1-8 No.4, D Major - Andante Cantabile 4:29
1-9 No.5, G Minor - Alla Marcia 4:10
1-10 No.6, E Flat Major - Andante 2:42
1-11 No.7, C Minor - Allegro 2:50
1-12 No.8, A Flat Major - Allegro vivace 3:45
1-13 No.9, E Flat Minor - Presto 2:04
1-14 No.10, G Flat Major - Largo 3:31
- Preludes Opus 32
2-1 No.1, C Major - Allegro Vivace 1:19
2-2 No.2, B Flat Minor - Allegretto 3:37
2-3 No.3, E Major - Allegro Vivace 2:40
2-4 No.4, E Minor - Allegro Con Brio 6:01
2-5 No.5, G Major - Moderato 3:03
2-6 No.6, F Minor - Allegro Appassionato 1:30
2-7 No.7, F Major - Moderato 3:03
2-8 No.8, A Minor - Vivo 2:08
2-9 No.9, A Major - Allegro Moderato 3:02
2-10 No.10, B Minor - Lento 5:59
2-11 No.11, B Major - Allegretto 2:39
2-12 No.12, G Sharp Minor - Allegro 2:40
2-13 No.13, D Flat Major - Grave 5:31
Companies, etc.
Licensed From – United Media Company
Recorded At – Concertgebouw 'De Doelen' Rotterdam
Recorded At – Salle Paderewsky, Lausanne
Mixed At – Studio Paudeze II
Mastered At – Helix Audio
Credits
Artwork By – Marcel van den Broek
Mastered By – Bert van Dijk
Photography – Sebastiaan Westerweel
Producer – Haiko Boonstra (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3), Mischa Mersson (tracks: 1-4 to 1-14, 2-1 to 2-13), Pierre Hugli (tracks: 1-4 to 1-14, 2-1 to 2-13)
Recorded By, Edited By – Bert van Dijk (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3), Louis Favre (tracks: 1-4 to 1-14, 2-1 to 2-13)
Recorded By, Edited By, Mixed By – Blaise Grandjean (tracks: 1-4 to 1-14, 2-1 to 2-13)
Notes:
Total Length:
CD1: 61:16
CD2: 42:16
Live recordings
- Sonata: 'De Doelen', Rotterdam, 20 april 2005,
- Preludes: 'Salle Paderewski', Lausanne, 28 mei 2002.
Barcode: 60917216820
Other (Label Code): 00950
Other (Spars Code): DDD
'Rachmaninov Sonata No.2 & Complete Preludes'
"I have owned and appreciated recordings of the Rachmaninov Prefludes by Ashkenzy, Richter, Osborne, Lugansky, Alexeev(…) but none of these even approaches the sheer soaring “ Russian” artistry and visceral romantic impact of this Marietta Petkova recording."
-- Michael Lee Davis, Amazon
“It is still possible to be completely bowled over by a CD. After hearing this recording, it is no longer possible to listen to Rachmaninov's Preludes and remain unmoved. Forget Lugansky, Rubinstein, Richter and all those other pianists who once made a brave attempt, here is the long-awaited reference recording that will undoubtedly be a winner.”
-- Paul Janssen, Luister
"(…) Through the emotional authenticity of her interpretation, without a single weak moment, she reveals the cycle of Rachmanonov’s Preludes. Inspired, concentrated pianistic (…) proportioned according to a solid knowledge of the architecture, powerful where necessary, seductive and ripe. Her sound is truly ideal; her phrasing seems woven with the same poetic truth as that of composer himself.”
-- Giorgio De Martino, Musica
"Over the years, many, many pianists have captivated and moved me. But Marietta Petkova is a different kind of experience: this lady plays right through me!"
-- Marcel Zwitser, Nederlands Dagblad
"It’s a revelation, this truly breath-taking interpretation by Petkova. And it’s absolutely a “live” recording; you experience the communication and the passionate concentration (no contradiction here) in her playing. Her complete devotion and naturalness make you want to listen to it all over again. A dream. Don’t wait another minute."
-- bol.com