Evgenia Rubinova - Tchaikovsky's Testament (2024)

Peter Tchaikovsky's Testament: These are the 18 Pieces, Op. 72, which the great Russian composer crafted for the piano just a year before his death – and they transcend any sense of idealism or otherworldliness. They are vibrant, soulful musical character portraits, brought to life anew on a new GENUIN album and under the magical fingers of the internationally acclaimed pianist Evgenia Rubinova. This final, comprehensive piano opus by Tchaikovsky comprises a treasury of miniature masterpieces, unfairly overshadowed by the global fame of works like the "Pathétique" and the "Nutcracker", both of which emerged during the same period: from nostalgic reveries to homages to great colleagues and even to outright miniature ballets!

Tracklist
01. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- I. Impromptu. Allegro moderato e giocoso
02. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- II. Berceuse. Andante mosso
03. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- III. Tendres reproches. Allegro non tanto ed agitato
04. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- IV. Danse caractéristique. Allegro giusto
05. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- V. Méditation. Andante mosso
06. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- VI. Mazurka pour danser. Tempo di Mazurka
07. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- VII. Polacca de concert. Tempo di Polacca
08. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- VIII. Dialogue. Allegro moderato
09. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- IX. Un poco di Schumann. Moderato mosso
10. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- X. Scherzo-fantaisie. Vivace assai
11. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XI. Valse-bluette. Tempo di Valse
12. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XII. L’espiègle. Allegro moderato
13. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XIII. Echo rustique. Allegro non troppo
14. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XIV. Chant élégiaque. Adagio
15. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XV. Un poco di Chopin. Tempo di Mazurka
16. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XVI. Valse à cinq temps. Vivace
17. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XVII. Passé lontain. Moderato assai quasi Andante
18. Tchaikovsky- 18 Pieces, Op. 72- XVIII. Scène dansante- Inviatation au trèpak. Allegro non tanto