Balakirev: Piano Sonata In B Flat Minor / Hirose
) | Label: Mirare Catalog: MIR181 Format: CD Composed by: BALAKIREV, M. Mily Balakirev (1837-1910), founder and driving force of the celebrated "Mighty Handful," spared no effort in his devotion to his followers, and thus left only a relatively modest number of works of his own. The piano occupies a preponderant place in his output, with the Russian style rubbing shoulders with influences of Chopin and Liszt. While Islamey has always figured in the virtuoso repertoire, other pieces deserve to be rediscovered. Mirare artist Etsuko Hirose is featured in this program that includes the Toccata, Sonata, and Variations on themes by Glinka, the "Father of Russian music," who saw in Balakirev as a worthy successor.  Price: $23.98 |