Sonya Bach- Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2

Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Sonata was extensively revised by the composer in 1931, and the revised version is tighter and thinner in texture than the original version of 1913. It represents a supreme challenge to the pianist in either version, and has all the hallmarks of the composer at the height of his powers. The 6 Moments Musicaux Op.16 are early works which exhibit the flamboyance of the youthful virtuoso. Sonya Bach includes three of the Preludes from the Op.23 set.Track List Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat Minor Op.36: I. Allegro agitato (Revised 1931 version) Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat Minor Op.36: II. Non allegro (Revised 1931 version) Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat Minor Op.36: III. L’istesso tempo – Allegro molto (Revised 1931 version) Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes Op.23: No.4 in D Major Andante Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes Op.23: No.5 in G Minor Alla marcia Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes Op.23: No.6 in E-Flat Major Andante Rachmaninov: Moments Music