Austrian pianist Gerda Struhal interprets two major works of Romantic and early modern piano literature: Chopin's grandiose E-Major Scherzo and his complete 24 Preludes, alongside Scriabin's Second Piano Sonata. This 2000 recording pairs centuries' worth of introspection and virtuosity. Chopin's writing is elegant and emotionally direct; Scriabin's is more abstract and harmonically adventurous. Struhal handles both with intelligence and depth, particularly in the Preludes, where different moods and technical challenges demand versatility. This is demanding music played with genuine insight, rewarding careful listening and repeated returns.

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