ANTON ARENSKY – SUITES FOR TWO PIANOS

ANTON ARENSKY - SUITES FOR TWO PIANOS,, performed by Lavrova/Primakov Duo

Little known today, Anton Arensky (1861-1906) was one of the brightest stars of the late 19th century Russian music scene and was one of the most influential figures in the promotion of two-piano music. Arensky’s two-piano Suites are models of the romantic duo piano literature and like all the best examples of two-piano music, Arensky’s Suites make no compromises on the technical demands made of the performers. Anton Arensky's influence as a pianist, a composer, a conductor and a remarkable teacher to such future luminaries as Rachmaninov, Gretchaninov and Scriabin—has earned him a place of distinction in the history of Russian music.

This release celebrates Arensky’s 150th Birth Anniversary.


Track 1: Suite for Two Pianos No.1, Op.15: Romance
Track 2: Suite for Two Pianos No.1, Op.15: Valse
Track 3: Suite for Two Pianos No.1, Op.15: Polonaise
Track 4: Suite for Two Pianos No.2, 'Silhouettes', Op.23: Le Savant
Track 5: Suite for Two Pianos No.2, 'Silhouettes', Op.23: La Coquette
Track 6: Suite for Two Pianos No.2, 'Silhouettes', Op.23: Polichinelle
Track 7: Suite for Two Pianos No.2, 'Silhouettes', Op.23: Le Reveur
Track 8: Suite for Two Pianos No.2, 'Silhouettes', Op.23: La Danseuse
Track 9: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Theme
Track 10: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Dialogue
Track 11: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Valse
Track 12: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Marche Triomphale
Track 13: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Menuet
Track 14: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Gavotte
Track 15: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Scherzo
Track 16: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Marche Funebre
Track 17: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Nocturne
Track 18: Suite for Two Pianos No.3 'Variations', Op.33: Polonaise
Track 19: Suite for Two Pianos No.4, Op.62: Prelude
Track 20: Suite for Two Pianos No.4, Op.62: Romance
Track 21: Suite for Two Pianos No.4, Op.62: Le Reve
Track 22: Suite for Two Pianos No.4, Op.62: Finale