Piano Recital 99: Russian Piano Music
Featuring Michael Houstoun

A Russian-themed recital, with music by Robert Schumann, Prokofiev, Scriabin and Rachmaninov features in this studio recording performed by celebrated New Zealand pianist, Michael Houstoun. The Fantasie in C showcases Schumann's penchant for extra-musical allusions; Prokofiev's third sonata features the element of toccata and full of expression in using the full range of the keyboard. Also featuring on this recording is Scriabin's Sonata No.9, 'Black Mass' and Rachmaninov's Three Etudes-tableaux from Op.39.

1

Schumann

Fantasie in C, Op.17: Durchaus phantastisch und leidenshaftlich vorzutragen - Im Legendenton

14:13

2

Schumann

Fantasie in C, Op.17: Mässig

7:43

3

Schumann

Fantasie in C, Op.17: Langsam getragen

11:07

4

Prokofiev

Sonata No.3, Op.28

8:11

5

Scriabin

Sonata No.9, Op.68

8:44

6

Rachmaninov

Etudes-tableaux from Op.39: Op.39, No.1 in C Minor (Allegro agitato)

3:23

7

Rachmaninov

Etudes-tableaux from Op.39: Op.39, No.2 in A Minor (Lento assai)

8:45

8

Rachmaninov

Etudes-tableaux from Op.39: Op.39, No.9 in D Major (Allegro moderato)

3:50

Acknowledgements