Discography by Sophia Agranovich
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Album Leaf: Piano Works by Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was an illustrious composer, pianist, organist, conductor, teacher, and benevolent patron of musicians. He is the one who brought J. S. Bach back from oblivion. His contributions to the musical world were so profound that Robert Schumann hailed him as “the Mozart of the nineteenth century, the most brilliant musician, the one who most clearly sees through the contradictions of the age and for the first time reconciles them.”
The album presents a collection of rare and seldom-performed pieces, showcasing works of remarkable artistry. The compositions demand extraordinary virtuosity and resonate with profound emotional depth. Each piece captivates with its rich palette of tonal colors and textures, ranging from poetic introspection and serenity to intense tragedy and overwhelming drama. These works offer a powerful exploration of both intimately personal and universal human experience.
Label: Centaur Records | Catalog: 4038 | Release date: November 3, 2023
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Fantasia in F-Sharp minor, Op. 28 (Sonate ecossaise)
Albumblatt (Album Leaf) in E minor, Op. 117, “Lied ohne Worte”
Caprice in A Minor, Op. 33 No. 1
Variations Serieuses, Op. 54
Three Etudes, Op. 104b: No. 1 in B-flat minor – Presto sempre
No. 2 in F major – Allegro con moto
No. 3 in A minor – Allegro vivace
Etude in F minor, WoO 1 – Presto agitato
Rondo Capriccioso in E major, Op. 1
“Agranovich is the great tragedian of the piano; her feeling for tragedy makes the music sound almost overwhelming in its intensity.”
“Every note is imbued with feeling…you almost feel like crying“.
– Lynn René Bayley, Art Music Lounge
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“Agranovich’s grasp of architecture and proportion, elegance and beauty of phrasing, and clear articulation provide considerable pleasure. A most enjoyable recital.”
– Ken Meltzer, Fanfare
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“Performed to perfection… A wide range of emotions – from grief to exhilaration – a musical thrill ride for sure! Dazzling…powerful and inspiring!”
– Kathy Parsons, MainlyPiano
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“Five stars: A wonderful Mendelssohn recital with a wide range of pieces, all in strong and exciting performances.”
– James Harrington, Fanfare
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“Sizzling performance… Agranovich conjures up a memory palace of a performance with senses and flavours of the ethereal, in a passionate manifestation that exudes copious amounts of both warmth and love…”
“…Packed with mixed emotions, moods and feelings, as the moods are manifested in music and build upon a narrative of romance, passion and conflict.”
“A wonderful delight, perfectly played by the pianist…Agranovich feels each and every note played, with a sublime attractive and intelligent performance.”
“Album Leaf: Piano Works by Felix Mendelssohn by Sophia Agranovich is classically stunning. It’s a vast body of work that has been presented and played with such precision and craft by the artist. Sophia is without doubt one of the most accomplished classical pianists of her day, and here on this brand new collection of works by Mendelssohn, she shines like the midday sun. This album is guaranteed to be a sure fire hit with listeners and classical music aficionados alike the globe over”.
– Steve Sheppard, OneWorld Music Radio
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Every note of every sweeping arpeggio across the keyboard and every note of every run is perfectly weighted and clear as a bell. This is remarkable playing…there’s some really “Gorgeous music on this disc… Shimmering beauty of tone… Played with consummate technical skill and artistry, this well-chosen program of Mendelssohn’s solo piano pieces can be unreservedly recommended to all audiences.”
– Jerry Dubins, Fanfare
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“…Combination of excellent technique and strong musical personality…crystalline clarity of textures with a natural gift for shaping melodies…She is willing to take interpretive risks… The clarity of her fingerwork is breathtaking, exhibiting pinpoint control of dynamics.”
“She makes the keyboard sing with a pearly legato that belies the fact that the piano is basically a percussion instrument. ability to balance freedom and discipline.”
“The range of moods encompassed is enormous, Her performance has passion, humor, beauty, and above all, deep conviction. Five stars: A superlative recital of piano music by Mendelsohn.”
– Henry Fogel, Fanfare
Sophia Agranovich and Rupam Sarmah, featuring featuring GRAMMY® winners Lili Haydn and Hamid Saeidi (Opium Moon)
Proceeds are supporting One Little Finger Global Foundation and children of the world
Available everywhere at all the major distributors | Release date August 25, 2023
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Franz Liszt: Rhapsodies, Études and Transcriptions
Label: Centaur Records | Catalog:3955 | Release date: September 2, 2022
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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D♭ Major, S. 244/6
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13 in a minor, S. 244/13
Ständchen, S. 560/7 (from Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957/4)
Erlkönig, S. 558/4 (Schubert: D. 328)
Die Forelle, S. 554 (Schubert: D. 550)
Études d’exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 9 in A♭ Major “Ricordanza”
and No. 4 in d minor “Mazeppa”
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“Peace and Joy (Mendelssohn/Mozart World)”
Sophia Agranovich, Rupam Sarmah, feat. Tamra Garrett
Release date: September 23, 2022
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“Peace and Joy” is a fundraiser for One Little Finger, an international organization that promotes “Ability in Disability”. It is also included in the ARISE TOGETHER album
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In Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of
Label: Centaur Records | Catalog: 3828 | Release Date: February 12, 2021
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Fantasia in G minor/B Major, op. 77
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, op. 13, “Pathétique”
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, op. 27, no. 2, “Moonlight”
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, op. 31, no. 2, “The Tempest”
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In Celebration of the 210th Anniversary of the Birth of Frédéric Chopin
Label: Centaur Records | Catalog: 3805| Release Date: October 2020
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Sonata No. 2 in B♭ minor, Op. 35
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor Op. 31
Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53 ‘Héroïque’
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Label: Centaur Records | Catalog: 3601| Release Date: February 2018
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Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 no. 1
Polonaise-Fantaisie in A flat Major, Op. 61
Franz Liszt: Sonetti del Petrarca 47, 123, 104 (complete)
Après une Lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata
Hungarian Rhapsody #14 in F Minor
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Robert Schumann: Carnaval and Fantasie
Label: Centaur Records | Catalog: 3504 | Release Date: November 2017
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Robert Schumann: Carnaval, Op. 9 (Scènes mignonnes sur quatre notes);
Fantasie in C major, Op. 17
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Schubert: ‘Wanderer’ Fantasie; Chopin: 4 Ballades
Label: Centaur Records | Catalog: 3427 | Release Date: October 2015
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Franz Schubert: “Wanderer” Fantasie in C major, Op. 15, D. 760;
Frederic Chopin: Ballades No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23; No. 2 in F Major / F minor, Op. 38; No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47; No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
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Brahms: Variations On A Theme By Paganini | Schumann: Etudes Symphoniques
Label: Centaur Records | Catalog: 3367 | Release Date: 10/14/2014
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Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 35, Books I and II;
Robert Schumann: Études Symphoniques, Op. 13;
Robert Schumann – Franz Liszt: Liebeslied “Widmung” (“Dedication”)
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Label: Roméo Records | Catalog: 7303 | Release Date: 06/10/2014
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57, “Appassionata”
Frédéric Chopin: Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49
Frédéric Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
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Franz Liszt – Bicentennial Tribute
Label: Sophia Agranovich | Catalog: 50144452 | Release Date: 12/01/2010
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 21 in C major, Op. 53 “Waldstein”
Frederic Chopin: Ballade for Piano no 1 in G minor, B 66/Op. 23
Franz Liszt: Liebesträume for Piano, S 541: no 3, O Lieb, so lang
Franz Liszt: Transcendental Etudes (12) for Piano, S 139: no 10 in F minor