Grigory Sokolov
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Grigory Sokolov – Prélude N° 6 in B minor, opus 28 - Lento Assai
Biography
Sokolov began studying the piano at the age of five and at seven entered the Leningrad Conservatory to study with Leah Zelikhman, where he later studied with Moisey Khalfin. He gave his first major recital in Moscow at the age of 12, and came to international attention after winning the 1966 International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. Aged only sixteen, he won the Gold Medal on a unanimous decision by a jury headed by Emil Gilels. He was largely unknown in the West, however, until the late 1980s, but is now rightfully regarded as a giant of the piano. Sokolov’s concerts are anticipated with eagerness wherever he travels. He’s not been outside of Europe for several years now, preferring to tour Europe. His programmes change twice a year, Sokolov mining the music he plays for every jewel before he feels ready to consider a new work.
Sokolov’s concerts have been notable for a wide choice of repertoire including a foray into music of the 17th and 18th centuries by William Byrd, Johann Jakob Froberger, François Couperin and Jean-Philippe Rameau. He’s focused mainly on Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann and Johann Sebastian Bach in recent years.
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esistvollbracht
His performance in Lodz last year was the most electrifying piano recital I've ever experienced. Oh for a recording of his Schumann 3rd Piano Sonata.
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stijlleben
amazing conert in lübeck!!!!
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mandrak2000
Ho, phillip360 , you'r here ?...
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phillip360
esp. his breath on those Chopin recordings!
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dionysis82
Immenso.
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Tiago7
Undoubtedly the best pianist in the world. Absolutely marvellous in Chopin and Scriabin. Go watch a recital of his if you have the chance. It's a unique experience :)
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