Sergei Rachmaninov - The Early Years (Konstantin Scherbakov)

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Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov

• Songs Without Words: No. 1, Lento
• 4 Pieces for Piano
• 3 Nocturnes
• Canon in E Minor
• Fugue in D Minor
• Prelude in F Major
• Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3
• 7 Morceaux de salon, Op. 10

Konstantin Scherbakov, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Catalyst.Music

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Konstantin Scherbakov begins a major four-volume project featuring Rachmaninoff’s complete original works for solo piano. The first volume highlights the composer’s early creations (1887–1894), including student compositions like the Four Pieces and Three Nocturnes, alongside the more familiar Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3, and Morceaux de salon, Op. 10. Through Scherbakov’s masterful interpretation, these youthful works reveal the emerging style and emotional depth that would define Rachmaninoff’s later masterpieces, offering listeners a cohesive portrait of his early artistic development.

Swiss-Russian pianist Konstantin Scherbakov (b. 1963) is internationally recognized for his artistry, versatility, and technical mastery. He has recorded over 50 albums, including complete works by Godowsky, Shostakovich, and Respighi, and earned acclaim for Liszt’s transcriptions of Beethoven’s symphonies, with the Ninth receiving the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik in 2005. Scherbakov has performed in 35 countries and at major festivals such as Salzburg and Lucerne, collaborating with over 70 orchestras and renowned conductors. A respected educator and juror, he teaches at Zurich University of the Arts and serves on international competition panels, cementing his status as a leading pianist of his generation.