About Grigory Sokolov
Grigory Sokolov (Григорий Соколов; born April 18, 1950 in Leningrad) is a Russian pianist. Sokolov began studying the piano at the age of five and at seven entered the Leningrad Conservatory to study with Leah Zelikhman, where he later studied with Moisey Khalfin. He gave his first major recital in Moscow at the age of 12, and came to international attention after winning the 1966 International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. Aged only sixteen, he won the Gold Medal on a unanimous decision by a jury headed by Emil Gilels.
Top Tracks
Var. 24 - Fughetta : Andante
Contrapunctus 11 a 4 (Tripelfuge)
Prélude N°4 in E minor, opus 28 - Largo
Var. 13 - Vivace
Contrapunctus 16 Alla Decima Contrapunto Alla Terza
Contrapunctus 4
Contrapunctus 1
Prélude N° 13 in F sharp major, opus 28 - Lento
Prélude N° 1 in C major, opus 28 - Agitato
Prelude in A Major, Op 28 No 7: Andantino
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