Russian Variations

 
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JOHN FIELD / ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV / PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY / SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Russian Variations
Piers Lane (piano)

[ Hyperion / CD ]

Release Date: Friday 5 April 2024

Three substantial sets of variations - by Glazunov, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov - plus a delightful amuse-bouche from John Field, who settled in St Petersburg in the early years of the nineteenth century, make up Piers Lane's attractive and virtuosic programme.

"With playing that's never less than well-considered, gleaming and enjoyable, Lane is an excellent guide to these impassioned worlds - although at times, particularly in the Rachmaninov, there's a sense of safety and polish that smooths off the edges." Gramophone

"The meatiest and finest work here - also the best played - is the Rachmaninov, which Lane executes with transparently more freedom and pure relish." Gramophone

Tracks:

JOHN FIELD (1782-1837)
Variations on a Russian folk song [6'00]

ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV (1865-1936)
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Theme. Andante
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 01. Più mosso
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 02. L'istesso tempo
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 03. Andante
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 04. Poco più mosso
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 05. Andante sostenuto
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 06. Largo
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 07. Allegro
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 08. Vivo
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 09. Adagio tranquillo
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 10. Allegro assai
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 11. Allegretto
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 12. Andante sostenuto
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 13. Allegro
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 14. Andante tranquillo
Theme and variations, Op 72 - Variation 15. Finale: Allegro moderato

PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893)
Six morceaux composés sur un seul thème, Op 21 - No 1 in G sharp minor. Prélude
Six morceaux composés sur un seul thème, Op 21 - No 2 in G sharp minor. Fugue à 4 voix
Six morceaux composés sur un seul thème, Op 21 - No 3 in C sharp minor. Impromptu
Six morceaux composés sur un seul thème, Op 21 - No 4 in A flat minor. Marche funèbre
Six morceaux composés sur un seul thème, Op 21 - No 5 in A flat minor. Mazurque
Six morceaux composés sur un seul thème, Op 21 - No 6 in A flat major. Scherzo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Theme in C minor. Largo

SERGEI RACHMANINOV (1873-1943)
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 01 in C minor. Moderato
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 02 in C minor. Allegro
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 03 in C minor. L'istesso tempo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 04 in C minor. L'istesso tempo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 05 in C minor. Meno mosso
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 06 in C minor. Meno mosso
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 07 in C minor. Allegro
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 08 in C minor. L'istesso tempo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 09 in C minor. L'istesso tempo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 10 in C minor. Più vivo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 11 in E flat major. Lento
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 12 in C minor. Moderato
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 13 in C minor. Largo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 14 in C minor. Moderato
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 15 in F minor. Allegro scherzando
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 16 in F minor. Lento
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 17 in B flat minor. Grave
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 18 in B flat minor. Più mosso
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 19 in A major. Allegro vivace
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 20 in C sharp minor. Presto
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 21 in D flat major. Andante - Più vivo
Variations on a theme of Chopin, Op 22 - Variation 22 in C major. Maestoso - Meno mosso - Presto