Emil Gilels (Piano) – Scarlatti: 7 Sonatas, Debussy: Pour Le Piano / Ermitage Audio CD 1995

UPC: 8014394121632 

MPN: ERM 163-2 

Brand Name: Ermitage

Overview

This 1995 Ermitage release showcases the legendary pianist Emil Gilels, one of the towering figures of 20th-century piano performance. The album features an inspired selection of works spanning three centuries of keyboard music — Scarlatti’s virtuosic Baroque sonatas, Debussy’s impressionist textures, and Schumann’s emotionally charged Études Symphoniques, Op. 13. Each piece reveals a different facet of Gilels’ artistry: dazzling precision, architectural control, and profound poetic insight. This recording stands as a testament to Gilels’ unmatched ability to traverse diverse musical worlds with grace and authority.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Compilation
• Label: Ermitage – ERM 163-2
• Country: Italy
• Released: 1995
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist
• Performer: Emil Gilels (piano)
• Recording Type: Studio, Digitally Remastered
• Total Length: Approx. 68 minutes

Interesting Facts

Emil Gilels (1916–1985), born in Odessa, was celebrated for his golden tone and refined technique, which combined the best of Russian pianism with a rare sense of balance and restraint. His interpretations of Scarlatti bring clarity and rhythmic vitality to the composer’s keyboard brilliance, while his Debussy reveals impressionist nuance without sacrificing structure. The Schumann Études Symphoniques—a monumental Romantic cycle—find Gilels blending intellectual discipline with emotional intensity. This album, originally produced in the Soviet and European studio circuits and remastered for Ermitage in 1995, remains a reference for piano enthusiasts seeking an authoritative and deeply human reading of three major composers’ masterpieces.

Track Listing

Domenico Scarlatti – 7 Sonatas (27:59)

1. In D Minor, L.422, K.141 – 4:40
2. In F Major, L.116, K.518 – 4:59
3. In D Minor, L.423, K.32 – 3:04
4. In F Minor, L.118, K.466 – 5:01
5. In A Major, L.395, K.533 – 3:03
6. In B Minor, L.449, K.27 – 4:47
7. In G Major, L.487, K.125 – 2:25

Claude Debussy – Suite Pour Le Piano (13:42)

1. Prélude – 4:06
2. Sarabande – 5:16
3. Toccata – 4:20

Robert Schumann – Études Symphoniques, Op. 13 (26:39)

1. Tema. Andante – 1:42
2. I. Un Poco Più Vivo – 1:07
3. II. Do Diesis Minore – 4:01
4. III. Vivace – 1:16
5. IV. Do Diesis Minore – 0:41
6. V. Do Diesis Minore – 1:18
7. VI. Agitato – 0:58
8. VII. Allegro Molto – 1:16
9. VIII. Presto Possibile – 2:25
10. IX. Do Diesis Minore – 0:37
11. X. Do Diesis Minore – 1:19
12. XI. Sol Diesis Minore – 3:09
13. XII. Finale (Re Bemolle Maggiore) Allegro Brillante – 6:50

Publishers

• Label: Ermitage
• Producers: Andrea Storaci, Gianni Salvioni
• Artistic Director: Alberto Spano
• Remastering Engineer: Jochen Gottschall
• Coordinator: Carlo Piccardi
• Musical Assistance: Pierre Dumont
• Liner Notes: Piero Rattalino
• Photography: Susesch Bayat
• Graphics: Gianmarco Diamanti

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