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Divine Art

Alexandrov: Complete Piano Sonatas

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Details

Composer
Anatoly Alexandrov
Artist
Clarisse Teo
Format
CD
Label
Divine Art
Released
Mar 07, 2025
Catalog #
DDX21375
UPC
809730137525

About

For the first time, all fourteen piano sonatas by the enigmatic Soviet composer Anatoly Alexandrov (1888-1982) are brought together in a single recording. Known for his richly lyrical style, Alexandrov's music resonates with the spirit of his contemporaries Nikolai Medtner and Sergei Rachmaninov while charting a distinctive artistic path. A prolific composer of solo piano and vocal works, Alexandrov's œuvre has remained on the periphery of the repertoire, cherished by pianophiles but largely overlooked by broader audiences. His sonatas, written over the course of six decades, reflect a fascinating stylistic evolution shaped by the sweeping socio-political transformations of the 20th century. This landmark recording sheds new light on Alexandrov's place within Soviet music, offering a nuanced perspective that reaches beyond the familiar giants of Prokofiev and Shostakovich. It is both a celebration of Alexandrov's artistry and an invitation to explore the depth and complexity of a musical legacy ripe for rediscovery. Through this ambitious project, pianist Clarisse Teo offers an eloquent and compelling case for Alexandrov's sonatas as essential listening for lovers of 20th-century music, revealing a forgotten corner of the piano repertoire that brims with emotional depth and historical resonance. Singaporean pianist Clarisse Teo is renowned for her bold exploration of lesser-known and contemporary repertoire, earning praise for her "confidently eclectic tastes" (The Straits Times, 2022). Her international career spans solo and chamber performances, including a featured appearance on the acclaimed album Rarities of Piano Music at 'Schloss vor Husum' from the 2019 Festival (Danacord Records). Trained in piano, violin, and viola, she holds multiple distinctions, including the FRSM in piano, and completed her Master of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on a partial scholarship. Clarisse's groundbreaking Doctor of Performing Arts degree from the University of St Andrews, supported by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Trust and Trailblazer Foundation Ltd (Singapore), focused on the fourteen piano sonatas of Soviet composer Anatoly Alexandrov. Passionate about reshaping the classical canon, she brings fresh insight and vibrant artistry to the stage, redefining what it means to champion overlooked music.

Tracklist 32 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 4, "Sonata Skazka" 07:31
    Track
    1
    Title
    Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 4, "Sonata Skazka"
    Duration
    07:31
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  3. 2 Piano Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 12 13:21
    Track
    2
    Title
    Piano Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 12
    Duration
    13:21
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  4. 3 Piano Sonata No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 18 15:48
    Track
    3
    Title
    Piano Sonata No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 18
    Duration
    15:48
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  5. 4 I. Agitato mosso, con slancio vigoroso e gran' passione 07:39
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Agitato mosso, con slancio vigoroso e gran' passione
    Duration
    07:39
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  6. 5 II. Andante meditativo 05:17
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante meditativo
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  7. 6 III. Invocando, un poco sostenuto 05:07
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Invocando, un poco sostenuto
    Duration
    05:07
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  8. 7 I. Quasi andantino sempre molto flessibile 08:36
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Quasi andantino sempre molto flessibile
    Duration
    08:36
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  9. 8 II. Variazioni 12:16
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Variazioni
    Duration
    12:16
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  10. Disc 2
  11. 1 I. Allegretto grazioso 04:58
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegretto grazioso
    Duration
    04:58
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  12. 2 II. Adagio non troppo 05:35
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio non troppo
    Duration
    05:35
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  13. 3 III. Intrada, alla improvisata - Alla marcia stravaganta 04:55
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Intrada, alla improvisata - Alla marcia stravaganta
    Duration
    04:55
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  14. 4 I. Allegretto flessibile 02:50
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegretto flessibile
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  15. 5 II. Canzona 03:17
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Canzona
    Duration
    03:17
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  16. 6 III. Rondo 06:04
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Rondo
    Duration
    06:04
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  17. 7 I. Allegretto giocoso 04:35
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegretto giocoso
    Duration
    04:35
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  18. 8 II. Andante cantabile e pensieroso 04:04
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Andante cantabile e pensieroso
    Duration
    04:04
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  19. 9 III. Energico, Con moto assai 08:01
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Energico, Con moto assai
    Duration
    08:01
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  20. 10 I. Allegro moderato 04:20
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  21. 11 II. Andante ma non troppo 03:30
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Andante ma non troppo
    Duration
    03:30
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  22. 12 III. Allegro 04:25
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    04:25
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  23. 13 I. Allegro moderato 09:47
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    09:47
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  24. 14 II. Andante semplice 03:44
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Andante semplice
    Duration
    03:44
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  25. 15 III. Con moto ed agitato 04:31
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Con moto ed agitato
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  26. Disc 3
  27. 1 I. Tranquillo ma, con alcuna licenza 02:53
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Tranquillo ma, con alcuna licenza
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  28. 2 II. Allegro agitato 03:04
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro agitato
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  29. 3 III. Andante cantabile 05:48
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Andante cantabile
    Duration
    05:48
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  30. 4 I. Impetuoso, un poco sostenuto - Un poco piu mosso, animato assai 09:30
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Impetuoso, un poco sostenuto - Un poco piu mosso, animato assai
    Duration
    09:30
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  31. 5 II. Andante cantabile, dolce espressivo 05:38
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante cantabile, dolce espressivo
    Duration
    05:38
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  32. 6 III. Con moto, energico 04:51
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Con moto, energico
    Duration
    04:51
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  33. 7 Piano Sonata No. 13 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 90, "Sonata–Skazka" 06:50
    Track
    7
    Title
    Piano Sonata No. 13 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 90, "Sonata–Skazka"
    Duration
    06:50
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  34. 8 I. Allegretto carezzevole 07:33
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Allegretto carezzevole
    Duration
    07:33
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo
  35. 9 II. Theme and Variations 13:28
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Theme and Variations
    Duration
    13:28
    Composer
    Anatoli Nikolayevich Alexandrov
    Performer
    Clarisse Teo