Alexander Scriabin: The Solo Piano Works – Complete Recording + Bonus DVD

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408495864
• Label: Capriccio / Deutschlandradio Kultur
• Catalog Number: 49586
• Format: 8 Audio CDs + 1 Bonus DVD (Multimedia Project)
• Release Years: 2004–2007
• Artist: Maria Lettberg (Piano)
• DVD Content: Excerpts from Sonatas Nos. 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 including Vers la flamme, interviews
• DVD Format: NTSC, 16:9 aspect ratio, Region Code 0
• DVD Duration: Approximately 55 minutes
• Design: Andrea Schmidt (DVD), sowiesodesign.de (Packaging)
• Photograph: Roderich Reimer
• Produced by: Deutschlandradio Kultur & Capriccio, a co-production with Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
• Websites: www.capriccio.at, www.deltamusic.de
• Age Rating: FSK ab 6 (Approved for ages 6 and up)

Overview

This comprehensive box set presents the complete solo piano works of Alexander Scriabin, performed by the distinguished pianist Maria Lettberg. Spanning Scriabin’s entire oeuvre of solo piano music with opus numbers, the collection includes all ten piano sonatas, preludes, etudes, mazurkas, valses, impromptus, and other miscellaneous works, delivered with deep insight and technical mastery.

In addition to the 8-CD audio set, this edition features a bonus multimedia DVD, a unique project offering video excerpts from select sonatas (Nos. 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10), including the iconic Vers la flamme. The DVD also includes interviews and artistic insights, providing listeners with a richer understanding of Scriabin’s visionary music and Lettberg’s interpretive approach.

Product Features

• Format: 8 CDs (Complete solo piano works) + 1 Bonus DVD (video excerpts and interviews)
• Artist: Maria Lettberg, acclaimed for her profound and nuanced interpretations of Scriabin’s repertoire

• Repertoire Includes:

  DVD Features: Multimedia project showcasing video performances and interviews, NTSC format, region-free
  • Sonatas Nos. 1–10
  • Préludes I & II
  • Études
  • Mazurkas and Valses
  • Impromptus and Poèmes
  • Miscellaneous solo piano works with opus numbers
• Sound Quality: Digitally recorded with high fidelity, capturing the delicate nuances of Scriabin’s piano writing
• Packaging: Elegant design reflecting the mystical aura of Scriabin’s music

Interesting Facts

• Complete Scriabin Solo Works: This is one of the few available comprehensive collections covering all of Scriabin’s solo piano works with opus numbers.
• Maria Lettberg: A leading interpreter of Scriabin’s music, Lettberg brings a combination of technical precision and poetic depth.
• Innovative Multimedia: The included DVD offers an immersive visual and educational experience, bridging audio and video interpretations.
• Scriabin’s Mysticism: The set emphasizes Scriabin’s evolution from late-Romantic virtuosity to mystical symbolism, with pieces like Vers la flamme illustrating his visionary aesthetic.
• Co-production: A collaborative effort between Deutschlandradio Kultur and Capriccio, ensuring high production values and artistic integrity.

Publishers

Released by Capriccio and Deutschlandradio Kultur. Distributed by Delta Music GmbH, Germany.

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