Tra Nguyen: Scriabin's Complete Piano Sonatas (Recital 1)

Experience the creative power of Alexander Scriabin, the most original voice of the Russian Silver Age, performed by pianist Tra Nguyen

Tra Nguyen, the acclaimed British-Vietnamese pianist, captivates audiences with performances hailed as “coruscating” (The Independent), “sophisticated” (Rheinpfalz-Zeitung), and possessing “surpassing keyboard artistry and passion” (American Record Guide).

Nguyen’s distinguished discography, receiving worldwide airplay on major classical networks, features notable world premiere recordings of overlooked works. Her critically lauded series of Joachim Raff’s piano music for Grand Piano was named ‘Album of the Week’ by The Independent. Her recent release, dedicated to Borenstein’s 12 Etudes & Piano Works, has also garnered significant critical praise.

**Programme**

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)

These sonatas trace a radical evolution: from the passionate, late-Romantic dramas of his early years to a revolutionary, mystical language all his own.

Sonata No. 1 in F minor Op. 6

Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor Op. 19

Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp minor Op. 23

Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major Op. 30

Sonata No. 5, Op. 53

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