Scriabin: 150th Anniversary - Piano Works / Sofronitski

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As pianist Andrei Hoteev puts it, Vladimir Sofronitzki's interpretations included an "improvisatory style", which corresponds with what musicologist Sigfried Schibli has noted as a characteristic...

As pianist Andrei Hoteev puts it, Vladimir Sofronitzki's interpretations included an "improvisatory style", which corresponds with what musicologist Sigfried Schibli has noted as a characteristic of Scriabin's own playing, going on to say Scriabin "developed his own style of playing the piano" with "alertly varied rhythms and dynamics...combined with a delicate touch and spontaneous agogics." Indeed, Sofronitzki's Scriabin performances have often been praised for their idiomatic, "poetic" rubato together with a flair for musical architecture and rhythmic precision. In his desire for fidelity to the original, Sofronitzki's highly sensitive use of the pedal reflects his striving to abide by the composer's expressive markings as closely as possible. His affinity with Scriabin's oeuvre may derive from the fact that both the composer and the pianist himself were influenced by the music of Frédéric Chopin. Having spent his childhood in Warsaw, where his family had settled when he was two years old, Sofronitzki came to be regarded as setting new standards for Chopin interpretation - an artistic focus that goes back to his first piano tuition in the Polish capital. In 1949, the centenary of Chopin's death, Sofronitzki performed all his piano works on five successive days at the great hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow.

REVIEWS:

The flow of melody and the highest transparency of musical events were top priorities for Vladimir Sofronitzky, whom Emil Gilels called the greatest piano player in the world and of whom the famous Heinrich Neuhaus said, « He plays like a god and looks like a god. » Let’s look closely at these two statements: Gilels speaks of the piano player not of the pianist. Consciously or unconsciously? And Neuhaus speaks of the god. God, is that power? Mightiness? Because Sofronitzky’s playing is powerful. It is dramatic and sonorous. This is Sofronitzky’s individualism: his feelings are those of sovereignty, of control. Poetry and tenderness are not his thing. And so the recordings of this edition impress me more than they touch me.

However, those who are intoxicated by consummate piano technique will be happy with this. In addition to the Etudes, Mazurkas, Preludes, Impromptus, Nocturnes and Poèmes, this box includes the legendary near-complete recording of the piano sonatas with Vladimir Sofronitzky. Only the first three movements of the 1st Sonata and the 9th Sonata, which the pianist never recorded out of respect for Scriabin, are missing and replaced by recordings by other pianists. Sofronitzky’s interpretations are phenomenal: he literally chisels the music into sculptures, relentless, accented, yet often very restrained and labored for nuance. Nevertheless, it is the enormously powerful playing that dominates and captivates the listener[.]

-- Pizzicato

These are historical recordings from 1946 to 1962, played primarily by Sofronitski; all the others are listed as guests. Profil celebrates Scriabin’s 150th birthday with a nearly complete collection of his solo piano works. This remastered collection has cleaned things up to today’s standards.

"Historical Recordings 1946-1962" is correct for all the recordings here except Scriabin’s tracks. There is not a bad performance in this collection. A few choices were made that I didn’t agree with, but, by and large, this is spectacular Scriabin...I was amazed at the musical concentration Sofronitsky summoned to play such beautifully shaped phrases on such an instrument. Anyone who enjoys Scriabin’s piano music will find exceptional performances on each disc here.

-- American Record Guide



Product Description:

  • Release Date: April 01, 2022


  • UPC: 881488220063


  • Catalog Number: PH22006


  • Label: Profil


  • Number of Discs: 12


  • Period: 20th Century


  • Composer: Alexander Scriabin


  • Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski



Works:

  1. Pieces (3), Op. 2: No. 1. Etude in C-Sharp Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  2. Etudes (12), Op. 8

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  3. Etudes (8), Op. 42

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  4. Pieces (3), Op. 49: No. 1. Etude

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  5. Pieces (4), Op. 56: No. 4. Etude

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  6. Etudes (3), Op. 65

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  7. Etudes (12), Op. 8 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  8. Etudes (8), Op. 42 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  9. Pieces (3), Op. 2: No. 1. Etude in C-Sharp Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  10. Etudes (8), Op. 42 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  11. Etudes (12), Op. 8: No. 11 in B-Flat Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  12. Etudes (3), Op. 65

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  13. Mazurkas, Op. 3 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Samuel Feinberg


  14. Mazurkas (9), Op. 25 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Samuel Feinberg


  15. Mazurkas (2), Op. 40

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Samuel Feinberg


  16. Mazurkas (10), Op. 3

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  17. Mazurkas (9), Op. 25

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  18. Poèmes (2), Op. 32

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  19. Poème Tragique, Op. 34

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  20. Poème Satanique, Op. 36

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  21. Poème, Op. 41

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  22. Poèmes (2), Op. 44

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  23. Pieces (3), Op. 45: No. 2. Poème fantasque

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  24. Pieces (4), Op. 51: No. 3. Poème aile

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  25. Pieces (3), Op. 52 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  26. Pieces (2), Op. 59: No. 1. Poème

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  27. Poème-Nocturne, Op. 61

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  28. Poèmes (2), Op. 63: No. 1. Masque

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  29. Poèmes (2), Op. 63: No. 2. Etrangete

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Heinrich Neuhaus (Piano)


  30. Poèmes (2), Op. 69

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  31. Poèmes (2), Op. 71

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  32. Vers la flamme, Op. 72

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  33. Pieces, Op. 52: No. 1. Poème

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  34. Vers la flamme, Op. 72

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  35. Pieces (3), Op. 2: No. 3. Impromptu alla mazurka

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  36. Impromptus (2), Op. 12: No. 2 in B-Flat Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  37. Impromptus (2), Op. 14: No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  38. Polonaise, Op. 21

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  39. Fantasie in B Minor, Op. 28

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  40. Valse in A-Flat Major, Op. 38

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  41. Quasi-valse in F Major, Op. 47

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  42. Pieces (2) for the Left Hand, Op. 9: No. 2. Nocturne in D-Flat Major

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  43. Fantasie in B Minor, Op. 28

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Heinrich Neuhaus (Piano)


  44. Sonata for Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 6: IV. Funebre

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Emil Gilels (Piano)


  45. Sonata for Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 6

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Emil Gilels (Piano)


  46. Sonata for Piano No. 2 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 19, "Sonata-Fantasy"

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  47. Sonata for Piano No. 2 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 19, "Sonata-Fantasy" : I. Andante

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  48. Sonata for Piano No. 2 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 19, "Sonata-Fantasy"

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  49. Sonata for Piano No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 23

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  50. Sonata for Piano No. 4 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 30

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  51. Sonata for Piano No. 5, Op. 53

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  52. Sonata for Piano No. 4 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 30

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Emil Gilels (Piano)


  53. Sonata for Piano No. 5, Op. 53

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  54. Sonata for Piano No. 6 in G Major, Op. 62

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  55. Sonata for Piano No. 7, Op. 64, "White Mass"

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  56. Sonata for Piano No. 8 in A Major, Op. 66

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  57. Sonata for Piano No. 9 in F Major, Op. 68, "Black Mass"

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  58. Sonata for Piano No. 10 in C Major, Op. 70

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  59. Sonata for Piano No. 6 in G Major, Op. 62

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  60. Sonata for Piano No. 9 in F Major, Op. 68, "Black Mass"

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  61. Pieces (2) for the Left Hand, Op. 9: No. 1. Prelude in C-Sharp Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  62. Pieces (3), Op. 2: No. 2. Prelude

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  63. Preludes (24), Op. 11

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  64. Preludes (24), Op. 11 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  65. Preludes (6), Op. 13

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano), Heinrich Neuhaus (Piano)


  66. Preludes (5), Op. 15

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano), Alexander Goldenweiser (Piano)


  67. Preludes (5), Op. 16

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  68. Preludes (7), Op. 17 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  69. Preludes (4), Op. 22

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  70. Preludes (2), Op. 27

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  71. Preludes (24), Op. 11 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)


  72. Preludes (4), Op. 31

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  73. Preludes (4), Op. 33 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  74. Preludes (3), Op. 35 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  75. Preludes (4), Op. 37

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  76. Preludes (4), Op. 39 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  77. Pieces (3), Op. 45: No. 3. Prélude

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  78. Preludes (4), Op. 48 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  79. Pieces (3), Op. 49: No. 2. Prelude

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  80. Pieces (4), Op. 56: No. 1. Prelude

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  81. Preludes (2), Op. 67: No. 1. Andante

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  82. Préludes (5), Op. 74

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  83. Mazurkas (9), Op. 25 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  84. Etudes (8), Op. 42 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  85. Pieces (4), Op. 51: No. 3. Poème aile

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  86. Poèmes (2), Op. 63: No. 1. Masque

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  87. Poèmes (2), Op. 71: No. 2. En revant, avec une grande douceur

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  88. Etudes (12), Op. 8: No. 1 in C-Sharp Major

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  89. Preludes (5), Op. 16: No. 4 in E-Flat Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  90. Preludes (24), Op. 11: No. 14 in E-Flat Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  91. Preludes (4), Op. 33: No. 2 in F-Sharp Major: Vagamente

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  92. Preludes (4), Op. 31 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  93. Preludes (7), Op. 17: No. 5 in F Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  94. Allegro de concert, Op. 18

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  95. Pieces (3), Op. 45: No. 1. Feuillet d'album

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  96. Pieces (3), Op. 49: No. 3. Reverie

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  97. Pieces (4), Op. 51 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  98. Pieces (3), Op. 52: No. 2. Enigme

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  99. Pieces (4), Op. 56 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  100. Pieces (2), Op. 57: No. 1. Desir

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  101. Dances (2), Op. 73

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Vladimir Sofronitski (Piano)


  102. Preludes (24), Op. 11 (excerpts)

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Alexander Scriabin (Piano)


  103. Preludes (4), Op. 22: No. 1 in G-Sharp Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Alexander Scriabin (Piano)


  104. Mazurkas (2), Op. 40: No. 2 in F-Sharp Major: Piacevole

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Alexander Scriabin (Piano)


  105. Pieces (2), Op. 57: No. 1. Desir

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Alexander Scriabin (Piano)


  106. Etudes (12), Op. 8: No. 12 in D-Sharp Minor

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Alexander Scriabin (Piano)


  107. Poèmes (2), Op. 32: No. 1 in F-Sharp Major

    Composer: Alexander Scriabin

    Performer: Alexander Scriabin (Piano)