The published works of Semyon Alexeyevich Barmotin (1877–1939) date from a particularly rich flowering of Russian culture that preceded the Revolution of 1917. From the Romantic expansiveness of the Piano Sonata, Op. 4 to the colourful and reflective Tableaux de la vie enfantine, the attraction of Barmotin’s piano music stems from his spirited artistic personality, the refinement of his harmonic language and mastery of form. Christopher Williams continues his acclaimed rediscovery of a composer who allows the emotional character of each musical moment to flourish.
Tracklist
Artist details
Barmotin, Semyon
Piano Sonata in G-Flat Major, Op. 4
1 I. Moderato - Allegro moderato 07:54
2 II. Adagio sostenuto 08:10
3 III. Moderato – Vivace grazioso 09:29
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 2
4 No. 1. Allegretto affetto 02:35
5 No. 2. Adagio sostenuto 03:27
6 No. 3. Allegretto con anima 02:30
Tableaux de la vie enfantine, Op. 9
7 No. 1. La prière du matin 01:10
8 No. 2. La maman 01:20
9 No. 3. La grand-mère 01:10
10 No. 4. Le beau mois de mai 00:45
11 No. 5. Chanson des enfants mendiants 01:53
12 No. 6. Jeu aux tapes 02:11
13 No. 7. Enchantement d'une nouvelle poupée 01:13
14 No. 8. Jeu aux chevaux 00:53
15 No. 9. Marche solennelle 02:11
16 No. 10. Polka 01:06
17 No. 11. Valse mélancolique 07:15
18 No. 12. Mazurka 04:44
19 No. 13. La plainte 01:04
20 No. 14. Promenade en bateau au clair de la lune 01:39
21 No. 15. L'inquiétude 00:55
22 No. 16. Jeu à la corde 01:04
23 No. 17. Les rêves 02:05
24 No. 18. Jeu au colin-maillard 00:39
25 No. 19. Les caprices 02:04
26 No. 20. Chant d'automne 01:53
27 No. 21. Auprès du tombeau 02:57
28 No. 22. Au bois 02:48
Total Playing Time: 01:17:04
