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Posted: Sunday | 03.04.12
Vasily Primakov
I listened to Vasily Primakov perform the music of Chopin today. And wow… I liked what I heard! He was playing the Ballade #1 of Chopin, and I enjoyed the emotion he conveyed in this amazing music.
For me, Mr. Primakov showed wonderful expressiveness, excellent technical strength and accuracy, and also an ability to let the silences enhance the drama of the music.
On this CD, we get the genius of Schubert, and a variety of selections, as follows:
1. 14 Waltzes -Suite compiled by Vassily Primakov
2. Impromptu No. 1 in F minor – Allegro moderato, D. 935, Op. 142, No. 1
3. 13 Ländler -Suite compiled by Vera Gornostaeva
4. Impromptu No. 1 in C minor – Allegro moderato, D. 899, Op. 90, No. 1
5. Impromptu No. 2 in E flat Major – Allegro, D. 899, Op. 90, No. 2
6. Impromptu No. 3 in G flat Major – Andante, D. 899, Op. 90, No. 3
7. Impromptu No. 4 in A flat Major – Allegretto, D. 899, Op. 90, No. 4
8. 12 Waltzes -Suite compiled by Vera Gornostaeva
9. Impromptu No. 2 in A flat Major – Allegretto, D. 935, Op. 142, No. 2
These compositions bring us are contrasting textures and a variety of moods and emotions. We hear Schubert’s typical sparkle, and the beauty of the Schubert song.
Several major works are included,as well. Vasily Primakov has chosen to record the first two of the D. 935 (Opus 142) piano impromptus. And he gives us a complete set of the D. 899 (Opus 90) impromptus.
Here is the music of Chopin that I heard earlier today, which I enjoyed so much:
Vassily Primakov plays Ballade No. 1 by Fryderyk Chopin
Now here is Vassily Primakov playing the Brahms Intermezzo No. 1 in E-Flat Major; wonderful interpretation!
Tags: Vasily Primakov, pianist, Schubert, Brahms, Chopin
Hank Zauderer is a violinist and an artist. He regularly hosts an evening classical music program at NPR radio station KUSP in Santa Cruz, California. In the past he was a member of several symphony orchestras and chamber music groups. In particular, he loves the study of great composers and feels that music composition so often reflects the key events that took place in a composer's life.
3 Comments
Vassily Primakov is my favorite pianist. His Schumann, Rachmaninov, Dvorak and Chopin (Mazurkas and both concerti and his live recordings are my favorites. He recently started a new record label with his duo partner, Natalia Lavrova. There first two releases are out. See their website – LP Classics. If you would like to review their CDs, send me your address and I’ll mail them to you.
Vassily Primakov is the reason that I’m falling in love for classic music again. Thanks for such inspiration and love for your art.
Vassily Primakov is a gift given artist. He invites you to show how deep his passion and soul is through his music and it is easy to hear. You are such an inspiration for all.