Andrey Gugnin

Andrey Gugnin – Grieg: Holberg Suite, Ballade & Lyric Pieces (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:16:54 minutes | 1,13 GB | Genre: Classical
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Andrey Gugnin presents a wonderful all-Grieg recital, the elegant neo-classicism of From Holberg’s time (a rare and welcome opportunity to hear the original version for solo piano) contrasting with the brooding magnificence of the Ballade. Two complete sets of Lyric Pieces—those most perfect of piano miniatures—are also included.

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Andrey Gugnin – Scriabin: Mazurkas (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:15:51 minutes | 1,19 GB | Genre: Classical
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Scriabin clearly responded to the passionate and emotionally charged nature of the mazurka, qualities shared by all twenty-three of the exquisite miniatures recorded here.
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Andrey Gugnin – Homage to Godowsky (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:20:31 minutes | 1,17 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Hyperion Records

An anniversary accolade with a twist: one hundred and fifty years after his birth, this is a wonderful recital of some of the many works dedicated to Leopold Godowsky. It’s difficult to imagine more persuasive performances than these by Andrey Gugnin, who makes a second appearance on Hyperion after his universally—and vociferously—acclaimed Shostakovich.

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