“Toccata is a frequent concert encore…. At 80 minutes, this CD offers all of (Khachaturian’s) piano music with (two minor) exceptions….Sonatina very touching as are the Ten Children’s Pieces….Murray McLachlan…is a persuasive guide” ((c) Penguin Guide)
[1] Toccata (1932) 4:44
[2] Poem (1927) 9:22
Two Pieces (1926) (3:33)
[3] I. Valse-caprice 2:09
[4] II. Dance 1:22
Sonatina (1959) (8:51)
[5] I. Allegro giacoso 1:44
[6] II. Andante con anima,
rubato 3:53
[7] III. Allegro mosso 3:10
Ten Children’s Pieces (1964)
[8] I. Skipping rope 0:31
[9] II. An Evening Tale 1:33
[10] III. Oriental Dance 1:08
[11] IV. Barsik on the Swings 1:04
[12] V. Playing the Tambourine 1:32
[13] VI. Two Funny Aunties Quarrelling 1:18
[14] VII. Funeral Procession 3:45
[15] VIII. Rhythmic Gymnastics 1:05
[16] IX. Toccata 2:13
[17] X. Fugue 2:07
Sonata (1961 original version)
[18] I. Allegro vivace 7:48
[19] II. Andante tranquillo 13:38
[20] III. Allegro assai 9:16
[21] Waltz from “Maskarade” 4:15