whart, I don't know exactly how to define 'spare' but I certainly do enjoy the composer's solo piano music below - it certainly is not exactly 'romantic' but it's not acerbic either, but then Scriabin's isn't either.
Prokofiev's Sonatas and, for me his other music as well if not more. I think Frederic Chiu on Harmonia Mundi is excelent, all 10 volumes.
Janacek - An Overgrown Path, Sonata, and In The Mist by Rudolf Firkusny on RCA.
Nikolai Medtner - A good cross section of a collection of small pieces by Geoffrey Tozer appear on Chando Vol #1 of 7 volumes. An audiophile approved recording can be found on a Chesky reissue of 3 larger works.
Lastly, Shostakovich. His 'Piano works' by Askenazy on Decca and/or
Titiana Nikolayeva playing Three Fantaastic Dances, 24 preludes, and Piano Sonata #2, on Hyperion
Hope that helps a bit.
Prokofiev's Sonatas and, for me his other music as well if not more. I think Frederic Chiu on Harmonia Mundi is excelent, all 10 volumes.
Janacek - An Overgrown Path, Sonata, and In The Mist by Rudolf Firkusny on RCA.
Nikolai Medtner - A good cross section of a collection of small pieces by Geoffrey Tozer appear on Chando Vol #1 of 7 volumes. An audiophile approved recording can be found on a Chesky reissue of 3 larger works.
Lastly, Shostakovich. His 'Piano works' by Askenazy on Decca and/or
Titiana Nikolayeva playing Three Fantaastic Dances, 24 preludes, and Piano Sonata #2, on Hyperion
Hope that helps a bit.