Credits:

Khatia Buniatishvili

Description:

[Best Classical 100] A brilliant solo debut recording by a talent acclaimed as "the second coming of Argerich. Katia Buniatishvili is a new "rising star" from Georgia, a country that has produced many outstanding musicians. Although still in her twenties, she has received generous praise from great artists such as Martha Argerich, Gidon Kremer, and Paavo Järvi, and is eager to perform with them. For her debut album, the first in Katia's exclusive Sony Classical contract, she has chosen a collection of works by Franz Liszt. The album is a perfect fit for this rising star, as Liszt's works combine virtuosity and romantic lyricism. The first appearance of the artist and the first appearance of the title in this series. ◇Blu-spec CD2 / Year of recording: October 10-14, 2010 / Location: Meistersaal, Berlin

Tracklisting:

1 LIEBESTRAUM IN A FLAT MAJOR-NOTTURNO. S541/3 / Khatia Buniatishvili
2 SONATA IN B MINOR. S178 LENTO ASSAI-ALLEGRO ENERGICO-GRANDIOSO-RECITATIVO- / Khatia Buniatishvili
3 SONATA IN B MINOR. S178 ANDANTE SOSTENUTO-QUASI ADAGIO- / Khatia Buniatishvili
4 SONATA IN B MINOR. S178 ALLEGRO ENERGICO-PIU MOSSO-STRETTA QUASI PRESTO-PRESTO-PRESTISSIMO-ANDANTE / Khatia Buniatishvili
5 MEPHISTO WALTZ NO.1 (THE DANCE IN THE VILLAGE INN). S514 / Khatia Buniatishvili
6 LA LUGUBRE GONDOLA. S200/2 / Khatia Buniatishvili
7 PRELUDE AND FUGUE IN A MINOR. S462/1 (AFTER BACH. BWV543) PRELUDE / Khatia Buniatishvili
8 PRELUDE AND FUGUE IN A MINOR. S462/1 (AFTER BACH. BWV543) FUGUE / Khatia Buniatishvili