Prokofiev: Sonata No 6 / Lizst & Saint Saens
Label: DECCA Catalog: 4783301 Format: CD Abduraimov, BehzodLiszt: Benediction de Dieu dans la solitude (Harmonies poétiques et religieuses, S. 173 No. 3) Mephisto Waltz No. 1 Prokofiev: Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4 No. 4 Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82 Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre, Op. 40 The debut recording from the superb young pianist, who, at the age of just eighteen, won a sensational victory in the 2009 London International Piano Competition, with an electrifying performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto no. 3. Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Behzod Abduraimov is already a mature concert artist who thrills audiences wherever he appears – including an Asian tour with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy, where he was dubbed by the press: “The Western Lang Lang”. An extraordinary combination of youthful passion and an astonishing technique gives his performances an irresistible, life-enhancing energy. His Decca Classics debut album showcases his passionate performance style through the concept of Danses diaboliques, including Horowitz’s incredible version of Saint-Saëns/Liszt Danse macabre – wildly virtuosic pieces, which perfectly capture the white-knuckle ride that is Behzod Abduraimov’s style. “. . . thought arose: could this fresh-faced child be a new Horowitz?” (The Independent) Price: $15.98 |