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John Ogdon recorded the complete sonatas, which are available on CD along
with some short works and an excellent Vers La Flamme.
Someone mentioned Glemser. I remember a long discussion about Glenn
Gould's humming, but I do not remember which side of the debate Don fell
on. Glemser hums plenty. At least, to my my ear, he makes the fifth
sonata sound like music, unlike Horowitz.
I will venture to say I am not fond of Horowitz's Scriabin. I submit that
Horowitz formed a big part of how we listen to Scriabin, which we may not
be as fond of if he had appeared in a later era.
I would recommend Kissin's Scriabin, in particular his sonata #3 and
C-sharp minor etude op. 42 #5. Among the many things he does, Scriabin is
one of the things he does best; and among those who play Scriabin's music,
Kissin is among the best of those who play it.
Michael Cooper
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