This is a selection of intimate, and short compositions by Rachmaninov as interpreted with fine technical precision by Sergei Babayan.
“Music is born only in the heart and it appeals only to the heart; it is Love! The sister of Music is Poesy, and its mother is Sorrow!” These are the words Sergei Rachmaninov used to describe his concept of music.
Sergei Babayan’s interpretations of a selection of Rachmaninov’s shorter form jewels mirror this heartfelt sentiment while also showing his deep and unsentimental understanding of the music. Next to the Études-Tableux, the Préludes and Moments Musicaux, the album also contains enchanting, lyrical song transcriptions.
After the 2018 release of “Prokofiev for two” with Martha Argerich, this project shows Babayan’s essence as an extraordinarily skillful pianist. Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time, hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color.
Here is Sergei Babayan with Martha Argerich playing piano 4-hands:
