Stanislav Ioudenitch: 11th Van Cliburn Int'l Piano Competition 2

Track Listings

1. Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole

2. Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 2 in A-flat major

3. Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 3 in F minor

4. Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 6 in A-flat major

5. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Sinfonia: Grave. Adagio-Andante

6. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Allemande

7. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Courante

8. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Sarabande

9. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Rondeaux

10. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Capriccio

11. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Allegro

12. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Non

13. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Allegro

14. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Stanislav Ioudenitch, who shared first prize with Olga Kern in the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in June 2001, is the most deserving Gold Medal winner in Fort Worth since 1989. The winner then was Alexei Sultanov, another Russian-trained native of Tashkent, the capital of what is now independent Uzbekistan (but was then part of the former Soviet Union). The 29-year-old Ioudenitch, however, bears little resemblance to Sultanov, a fire-and-brimstone player who disemboweled pianos. Ioudenitch's Liszt playing (in the Rhapsodie espagnole and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6) is not particularly thunderous, but is filled with ravishing color effects and fascinating detail. His Schubert (Nos. 2, 3, and 6 of the Moments musicaux) luxuriates in the composer's evergreen lyricism. And his performance of Rachmaninov's Sonata no. 2 (Ioudenitch courageously chooses the treacherous and dense 1913 edition instead of the composer's much-simplified, dumbed-down 1936 version) is expansively lyrical as well as grandly scaled. He can become carried away in his quest for meaningful detail, as he does in an affected reading of Bach's Partita No. 2. But Ioudenitch is more than just a pianist to watch; he is a refined and subtle virtuoso who deserves attention now. --Stephen Wigler

Tracks:

Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole
Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 2 in A-flat major
Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 3 in F minor
Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 6 in A-flat major
Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Sinfonia: Grave. Adagio-Andante
Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Allemande
Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Courante
Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Sarabande
Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Rondeaux
Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Capriccio
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Allegro
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Non
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Allegro
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6

Amazon.com

Stanislav Ioudenitch, who shared first prize with Olga Kern in the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in June 2001, is the most deserving Gold Medal winner in Fort Worth since 1989. The winner then was Alexei Sultanov, another Russian-trained native of Tashkent, the capital of what is now independent Uzbekistan (but was then part of the former Soviet Union). The 29-year-old Ioudenitch, however, bears little resemblance to Sultanov, a fire-and-brimstone player who disemboweled pianos. Ioudenitch's Liszt playing (in the Rhapsodie espagnole and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6) is not particularly thunderous, but is filled with ravishing color effects and fascinating detail. His Schubert (Nos. 2, 3, and 6 of the Moments musicaux) luxuriates in the composer's evergreen lyricism. And his performance of Rachmaninov's Sonata no. 2 (Ioudenitch courageously chooses the treacherous and dense 1913 edition instead of the composer's much-simplified, dumbed-down 1936 version) is expansively lyrical as well as grandly scaled. He can become carried away in his quest for meaningful detail, as he does in an affected reading of Bach's Partita No. 2. But Ioudenitch is more than just a pianist to watch; he is a refined and subtle virtuoso who deserves attention now. --Stephen Wigler

Customer Reviews:

Most refreshing!!!.......2004-05-07

Having heard Ioudenitch in two live concerts and comparing to this recording, he is getting better and better as time passes. This recording shows his extremely sensitive musicality and the passion of his live performances on a couple of tracks. The beauty of his interpretations brings great delight to the heart. He is definitely not a piano banger, but a truely gifted musician whose technique is quite superior. I hope he is recorded in the near future with some of his most recent work, it is something to look forward to!!!

Amazing.......2004-02-12

Stanislav Ioudenitch is one of the best. This CD leaves off his version of Tchaikovsky's first piano concerto. But it is still a great CD.

Musicality of the highest degree.......2003-09-11

This man is extraordinary. His perception of music absolutely astounds listeners. He is able to play with such delicacy and attention, creating music that can be georgeously soft or brisk at turns. His passion exudes from everything he plays, transforming notes to melodies and sounds that take breath away from everybody that has the priviledge to listen. I recommend this cd with all my heart but, if you are lucky enough, see this artist in live concert, because he is undoubtedly one of the greatest pianists of our time.

Music lover.......2003-08-17

Stanislav is extraordinary talent! You will find his performance amazing if you love lyrical expressionist style. He can bring extra feelings and passion to every piece of music. But if you regard Glen Gould the most, you can be disappointed.

Don't bother.......2003-03-17

It's not worth listening to; don't waste your money.

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1. Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole
2. Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 2 in A-flat major
3. Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 3 in F minor
4. Schubert: Moments musicaux: No. 6 in A-flat major
5. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Sinfonia: Grave. Adagio-Andante
6. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Allemande
7. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Courante
8. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Sarabande
9. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Rondeaux
10. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor: Capriccio
11. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Allegro
12. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Non
13. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36: Allegro
14. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6