Prokofiev: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1, 3 & 5, Visions fugitives
[CD]
~ Alexander Melnikov
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In this third and final volume of his complete recording of the Prokofiev sonatas, Alexander Melnikov explores two highly contrasted facets of the young prodigy. The dazzling Sonatas Nos.1 and 3 sweep aside the codes of the period, unlike the more enigmatic and eminently subtle Sonata No.5, heard here in the revised version Prokofiev made in the last years of his life. In the coupling with the Visions fugitives, the Russian pianist realizes to perfection the mixture of brilliance and poetry that gives this cycle it's peculiar charm.
16 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XI. Con Vivacità
17 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XII. Assai Moderato
18 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XIII. Allegretto
19 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XIV. Feroce
20 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XV. Inquieto
21 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XVI. Dolente
22 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XVII. Poetico
23 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XVIII. Con Una Dolce Lentezza
24 Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XIX. Presto Agitatissimo E Molto Accentuato
In this third and final volume of his complete recording of the Prokofiev sonatas, Alexander Melnikov explores two highly contrasted facets of the young prodigy. The dazzling Sonatas Nos.1 and 3 sweep aside the codes of the period, unlike the more enigmatic and eminently subtle Sonata No.5, heard here in the revised version Prokofiev made in the last years of his life. In the coupling with the Visions fugitives, the Russian pianist realizes to perfection the mixture of brilliance and poetry that gives this cycle it's peculiar charm.