An exile from Russia in 1921, Tcherepnin was later based in Paris and America where he continued composing in many different styles and genres.

This disc showcases Tcherepnin’s mastery of the miniature and his powerful imagination in composing them. Composed in 1926, Message is considered one of Tcherepnin’s masterpieces, having developed an arrestingly dramatic approach to rhythm.

Giorgio Koukl is a pianist/harpsichordist and composer based in Lugano Switzerland. Tcherepnin belonged to the same Parisian group of composers, making Koukl the perfect advocate for these works.

All except the Scherzo op.3 and Petite Suite op.6 are world premiere recordings.

“This is one of those discs that makes me want to shout with delight ... A wonderful disc altogether!” - MusicWeb International about Tcherepnin Complete Piano Music Vol.1 (Recording of the Month)