I bought this cd because it was supposed to have some of the highest quality versions of Alexander Skriabin's music, and it did. Wojciech Kocyan perfectly captures the sense of mysticism that guided Skriabin's composing, Sonata f moll nr.1 op.6 is an excellent example of this.
The two Rachmaninov pieces were selected well and are incredibly well done; Preludium gis moll op.32 nr.12 is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.
Of the Prokofiew pieces, Precipitato is far and away the most impressive, I've seen Kocyan's performance of it described as "pyrotechnic," and for a piano piece it is.
I realize that people who read this blog would probably not listen to this kind of music frequently, so if you do give it a chance, these are the best four songs in descending order:
1. Preludium gis moll op.32 nr.12
2. Precipitato
3. Sonata f moll nr.1 op.6
4. Sonata-fantasy in G sharp minor No.2 Op. 19
Skriabin Prokofiew Rachmaninow - Wojciech Kocyan
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