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Dmitry Shostakovich, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Shostakovich: Piano Works
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (26) - Disc #1
1. Sonata for piano No. 2 in B minor, Op. 61: I. Allegretto
2. Sonata for piano No. 2 in B minor, Op. 61: II. Largo
3. Sonata for piano No. 2 in B minor, Op. 61: III. Moderato con moto
4. Fantastic Dances (3), for piano, Op. 5: I. Allegretto
5. Fantastic Dances (3), for piano, Op. 5: II. Andantino - Allegretto
6. Fantastic Dances (3), for piano, Op. 5: III. Allegretto
7. Preludes (5) for piano (taken from Op. 2 for inclusion in collaborative work of 24 preludes with Clements & Feldt): I. Allegro modera
8. Preludes (5) for piano (taken from Op. 2 for inclusion in collaborative work of 24 preludes with Clements & Feldt): II. Andante
9. Preludes (5) for piano (taken from Op. 2 for inclusion in collaborative work of 24 preludes with Clements & Feldt): III. Allegro mode
10. Preludes (5) for piano (taken from Op. 2 for inclusion in collaborative work of 24 preludes with Clements & Feldt): IV. Moderato
11. Preludes (5) for piano (taken from Op. 2 for inclusion in collaborative work of 24 preludes with Clements & Feldt): V. Andantino
12. Dances of the Dolls (7), suite for piano (arr. from the ballet suites for orchestra): Lyric Waltz
13. Dances of the Dolls (7), suite for piano (arr. from the ballet suites for orchestra): Short Piece from The Gadfly, Op. 97
14. Dances of the Dolls (7), suite for piano (arr. from the ballet suites for orchestra): Spanish Dance from The Gadfly, Op. 97
15. Dances of the Dolls (7), suite for piano (arr. from the ballet suites for orchestra): Nocturne from The Limpid Stream, Op. 39
16. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: I. Recitative
17. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: II. Serenade
18. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: III. Nocturne
19. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: IV. Elegy
20. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: V. Marche funèbre
21. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: VI. Étude
22. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: VII. Dance of Death
23. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: VIII. Canon
24. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: IX. Legend
25. Aphorisms (10), for piano, Op. 13: X. Lullaby
26. Polka, version for piano solo or piano, 4 hands arranged from 'The Golden Age'

CD Details

All Artists: Dmitry Shostakovich, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Title: Shostakovich: Piano Works
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Decca
Release Date: 2/10/2004
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Ballets & Dances, Polkas, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Short Forms, Sonatas, Suites, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028947534921

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CD Reviews

Infrequently Heard Shostakovich Works for Piano

Grady Harp | Los Angeles, CA United States | 08/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For those who are devoted to the symphonic works, the string quartets, the operas, and the concerti by Dmitri Shostakovich this album is a must for the collection. Not only are there excellent samplings of his works written expressly for the piano, bu there are also some fine piano arrangements of his orchestral works that give us another side of his personality.

Vladimir Ashkenazy is in top form for this collection. His technique is sure, finely sensitive to the difficult interplay of melody lines so often encounter in Shostakovich's music, and the sound he produces is never less than extraordinary. Included on the album is the Sonata for piano No. 2 in B minor, Op. 61 that Ashkenazy plays better than any other pianist on recordings. It is a spectacular work beautifully executed. The works written expressly for the piano include the 'Fantastic Dances', Op. 5, five of the 'Preludes (from collaborative work of 24 preludes with Clements & Feldt), and 'Aphorisms' Op. 13 .

Then Ashkenazy steps into the stage virtuoso ring with 'Dances of the Dolls' suite from the ballet 'Lyric Waltz', transcriptions from 'The Gadfly', Op. 97, and closes with an exuberant 'Polka' form 'The Golden Age'. The balance of works selected makes for a perfect hour of listening, creating one of those CDs destined to be on the player frequently! Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, August 06

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Get this record and you'll simply like it

L. Huang | 02/06/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I certainly feel happy that I finally decided to purchase this CD. It is well performed and well recorded. I am sure most people will love this CD. This one is NOT like some other CDs, which are often confusing at first, but after several playing, you would start to understand. This CD is like love at first sight (or I should say first hear). Shostakovich's music is always attractive. Ashkenazy's performance adds beauty to the works."