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Composer:
Sergei Rachmaninov

Artist(s):
Lydia Jardon

Background: A prizewinner of the Milósz Magin competition, Lydia Jardon has not chosen an easy option with this programme, usually an exclusively masculine preserve. This is the age of equality and it is particularly pleasant to observe that the lyricism of these 'symphonic' pages does not belong solely to the great names.

What is more, Lydia Jardon has something to say to us. First of all, she has a feeling for the timing of a pause, far from easy with the immense First Sonata! She knows where the final progression of the musical phrase is leading and she gives it full resonance without a break in the chords. The piano is round and warm with a richness of its bass notes. In the First Sonata the pianist brings out its most diaphanous colours and her temperament allows her to carry the melody with superb naturalness (Lento). The Second Sonata with its distinct yet supple rhythm is perfectly controlled. Lydia Jardon takes the time to master the score and bring out fully the clarity of the harmonies. The purely heroic aspect is almost relegated to the background (Finale). One feels that the choice of the revised version is justified here because it corresponds to the balance of the interpretation. The additions of the 1913 version would have supplied nothing further to the understanding of a profoundly spiritual and sincere reading.

CATALOGUE NR: AR20024
RECORD LABEL: Ar Re-Se
FORMAT: CD
PRICE: including VAT £ 12.95
RELEASE DATE: 14-Jun-2004

COMPOSER: Sergei Rachmaninov
TRACKS: Piano Sonata No.1 in D minor op.28. Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor op.36.
ARTISTS: Lydia Jardon      

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