Feinberg - Piano Sonata No. 6 (Part 1/2)

Part one of the Sixth Piano Sonata Op. 13 (1923).

Samuil Feinberg (1890-1962) was a major Russian pianist-composer in the early 20th-century. He was an acclaimed virtuoso with an eclectic repertoire and an esteemed teacher at the Moscow Conservatory. Today, he is mostly remembered for his Bach transcriptions and various recordings. However, his compositional output is substantial and his piano works, despite influences from Scriabin, are original, intense, and extremely virtuosic. Unlike Scriabin, he preferred a sound world of angst and pessimism. By 1934, Feinberg ceased playing his darker works in public. He also stopped composing in his early style and instead created simpler pieces according to Socialist Realism.

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[Barqu3ntine]

A masterpiece indeed. Why isn't Feinberg's work recorded everywhere...?

[Reaper978]

My god, a masterpiece!

[afertyus1000]

@MJE112358132134 yes it is so difficult but as with anything worthwhile attainable

[MJE112358132134]

I've been interested in 19th- and 20th-century piano music for decades, including some of the Russians; I love Scriabin, Rachmaninov, and lots of others. I've just discovered Feinberg on this site, and wondered how I've gone through life for so long without knowing this music. What incredible music this is - totally overwhelming and stunning. I can't believe any human being is able to play this music! Feinberg needs to be resurrected as a significant 20th-century composer.

[Easleytee]

If you enjoy Feinberg...explore Michael Finnissy's piano music.

[igitur101]

Some of the most moving music I've ever encountered. Absolutely stupendous.

[mangoslicedancer]

well, not really a masterpiece ... sorry.

[KeithWhalen11]

6:06 is so intense, it sounds like a roaring dragon. EPIC!

[Sveccha93]

Gorgeous.



[messenoire]

Where did you get the scores to these sonatas?

[xodn3300]

I love it! especially the rich bass sonority like at 6:27 Too bad I'm not good enough to play any of his sonatas.