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Raymond Clarke plays 24 Preludes, op.34, Sonata no. 1, op.12, Sonata no. 2 in B minor, op.61, and Prelude and Fugue in D minor, op.87, no.24, by Shostakovich.
Clarke leaves no doubt that he possesses the dual requirements of a formidable technique and an attendant stamina Clarkes interpretation is completely successful. Tempo and its modifications are well-chosen throughout. Some of the accelerando passages are quite hair-raising in their intensity Clarke himself has a profound interest in Shostakovich and a highly developed understanding of his music. This CD is a worthy item for Shostakovich collectors and piano enthusiasts alike. - Rosemary Cordy (DSCH Journal)
| Shostakovich Twenty-four Preludes, Op.34 | |
|---|---|
| 1. | C major: Moderato |
| 2. | A minor: Allegretto |
| 3. | G major: Andante |
| 4. | E minor: Moderato |
| 5. | D major: Allegro vivace |
| 6. | B minor: Allegretto |
| 7. | A major: Andante |
| 8. | F sharp minor: Allegretto |
| 9. | E major: Presto |
| 10. | C sharp minor: Moderato non troppo |
| 11. | B major: Allegretto |
| 12. | G sharp minor: Allegro non troppo |
| 13. | F sharp minor: Moderato |
| 14. | E flat minor: Adagio |
| 15. | D flat major: Allegretto |
| 16. | B flat minor: Andantino |
| 17. | A flat major: Largo |
| 18. | F minor: Allegretto |
| 19. | E flat major: Andantino |
| 20. | C minor: Allegretto furioso |
| 21. | B flat major: Allegretto poco moderato |
| 22. | G minor: Adagio |
| 23. | F major: Moderato |
| 24. | D minor: Allegretto |
| Shostakovich Piano Sonata No.1, Op.12 | |
| 25. | Piano Sonata No.1, Op.12 |
| Shostakovich Piano Sonata No.2 in B minor, Op.61 | |
| 26. | Allegretto |
| 27. | Largo |
| 28. | Moderato (con moto)-Allegretto con moto-Adagio-Moderato |
| Shostakovich Prelude and Fugue in D minor, Op.87 No.24 | |
| 29. | Prelude: Andante |
| 30. | Fugue: Moderato-Piu mosso-Maestoso |
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