Rana on record
The story so far…
Chopin 26 Preludes
Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 2
Beatrice Rana (piano)
Atma ACD 22614 (2012)
Recorded when she was just 19, Rana’s debut disc of Chopin and Scriabin placed lyricism above mere pianistic fireworks. Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2
Beatrice Rana (piano); Orchestra dell’accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia/antonio Pappano Warner Classics 2564600909 (2015)
‘In the hands of Rana, Prokofiev’s concerto becomes a white-hot volcano of intense expression’ (Jessica Duchen, BBC Music Magazine Recording of the Month, February 2016)
JS Bach Goldberg Variations
Beatrice Rana (piano)
Warner Classics 9029588018 (2017)
‘Every piece in Rana’s tapestry is vividly characterised… For this CD, five stars are not enough’ (Michael Church, BBC Music Magazine) Stravinsky Petrushka; The Firebird
Ravel Miroirs; La Valse
Beatrice Rana (piano)
Warner Classics 9029541109 (2019)
‘Rana’s Miroirs are chock full of colour and drama… A bright new star has unquestionably appeared in the pianistic firmament.’
(Roger Nichols, BBC Music Magazine)