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Shura Cherkassky (piano) – Chopin: Sonatas 2 & 3, Fantaisie Op. 49 / Decca Audio CD 1996 / 455 078-2
UPC 8014394121854
Shura Cherkassky (Russian: Александр (Шура) Исаакович Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was a Ukrainian-American concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire. His playing was characterized by a virtuoso technique and singing piano tone. For much of his later life, Cherkassky resided in London.
Label: Decca – 455 078-2
Format: CD
Country: Italy
Released: 1996
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic
Tracklist:
| 1 | Fantasie In F Minor, Op. 49 | 12:27 | |
|
Sonata No. 2. In B Flat Minor, Op. 35 |
| 2 | Grave; Doppio Movimento |
7:25 |
| 3 | Scherzo |
7:31 |
| 4 | Marche Funebre: Lento |
9:55 |
| 5 | Presto | 1:48 | |
|
Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58 |
| 6 | Allegro Maestoso |
8:20 |
| 7 | Scherzo: Molto Vivace |
2:21 |
| 8 | Largo |
7:56 |
| 9 | Finale: Presto Non Tanto |
5:30 |
- Composed By – Chopin
- Graphics – Mario Corticelli, Marisa Ferioli
- Photography – Vico Chamla
- Piano – Shura Cherkassky
- Producer – David Byers (5) (tracks: 1-5), Misha Donat (tracks: 6-9)
