Nikolai Myaskovsky - Complete Piano Sonatas (Evgeny Evgrafov)

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Composer: Nikolai Myaskovsky

• Sonata No. 1 in D Minor Op. 6
• Sonata No. 2 in F Sharp Minor Op. 13
• Sonata No. 3 in C Minor Op. 19
• Sonata No. 4 in C minor Op. 27
• Sonata No. 5 in B Major Op. 64 No. 1
• Sonata No. 6 in A Flat Major Op. 64 No. 2
• Sonata No. 7 in C Major Op. 82
• Sonata No. 8 in D Minor Op. 83
• Sonata No. 9 in F Major Op. 84

Evgeny Evgrafov, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Russian Compact Disc

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This 3-CD collection features the complete cycle of nine piano sonatas by Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881–1950), a monumental figure in twentieth-century Russian music. Rarely performed or recorded in its entirety, this comprehensive set traces the composer's artistic evolution from the powerful, late-Romantic language of his youth to the profound lyricism and philosophical depth of his final years. Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Evgeny Evgrafov delivers a masterful interpretation of the cycle, masterfully capturing the structural brilliance, dramatic intensity, and expressive richness that define Myaskovsky’s unique musical personality, offering listeners a rare opportunity to discover these overlooked masterpieces.

Evgeny Evgrafov (born 2002) is an award-winning Russian pianist and composer. Currently studying piano under Yuri Bogdanov and composition under Vladimir Dovgan at the Gnessin State Musical College, Evgrafov is a laureate of approximately thirty competitions. His notable accolades include first-prize wins at the "A Step Towards Mastery" competition and the International Piano Talents Competition in Milan, where he twice received special prizes for his performances of Scriabin. A frequent concerto soloist and contemporary music festival participant, Evgrafov is also an accomplished composer of piano works, having earned prizes in composition competitions judged by prominent figures like Alexander Tchaikovsky.

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