Composer: Béla Bartók, Johannes Brahms, Alberto Ginastera
Performer: Michele Fazio
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Centaur
Catalogue: CRC3986
Release: 2023
Size: 485 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 2
01. I. Allegro non troppo, ma energico
02. II. Andante con espressione
03. III. Scherzo. Allegro
04. IV. Finale. Sostenuto – Allegro non troppo e rubato
Bartók: Piano Sonata, BB 88, Sz. 80
05. I. Allegro moderato
06. II. Sostenuto e pesante
07. III. Allegro molto
Ginastera: Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 22
08. I. Allegro marcato
09. II. Presto misterioso
10. III. Adagio molto appassionato
11. IV. Ruvido ed ostinato
[Ginastera] The Latin blood is in Fazio’s veins. He delivers a performance of riveting rhythmic drive in the first and last movements. Fazio has the measure of this work fully in hand, mind, and heart—a terrific performance from beginning to end, one I know I will listen to again and again.