Prokofiev
Florian Noack (piano) I Wanna Be Like You – The Piano Transcriptions (La Dolce Volta)
A hugely enjoyable celebration of the piano from this supremely gifted pianist [RCh]
Arvīds Jansons Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev (ICA)
Valuable additions to a somewhat neglected conductor’s discography [RMay]
Essential Royal Ballet; Pas de Deux (Opus Arte)
A fine starter pack for exploring top-notch live ballet on film [RWe]
Youri Egorov (piano) 1977 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (DeHaan Records)
A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky (Vox)
Splendid performances on this Vox reissue, but the Lt. Kije Suite is the less popular vocal version [RC]
Mischa Maisky (cello) & Martha Argerich (piano) In Concert (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) A magnificent triumph for all concerned [CC]
Zayt Gezunterheyt – The Folk Soul of the Eastern Clarinet (Antarctica Records)
A simply outstanding meeting of stunning musicians and glorious music [PJ]
Prokofiev: Cinderella (Opus Arte)
Frederick Ashton’s pioneering ballet returns to Covent Garden in a brand new production [RMay]
Malcolm Frager (piano) – The Young Malcolm Frager (Parnassus)
Pianism of the highest calibre [SG]
Prokofiev: Cinderella (Opus Arte)
A highly imaginative rendition of Prokofiev’s ballet in Ashton’s timeless choreography [RC]
Cordelia Williams (piano): Cascade (SOMM Recordings)
Simply wonderful piano playing [DMD]
Shura Cherkassky (piano): The Complete 78-rpm Recordings 1923-1950 (APR)
An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]
Prokofiev & Khachaturian (RCA Victor)
(Déjà Review) A classic recording restored in its best sound [TD]
Joseph Szigeti (violin) Recital at USC 1957 (Biddulph)
Late Szigeti: time to flog a dead horse [JW]
Prokofiev: Eugene Onegin – Incidental music (Capriccio)
(Déjà Review) A superbly executed realisation of Prokofiev’s Onegin incidental music [JL]
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky (High Definition Tape Transfer)
Kudos to these Texan forces for a first-class Alexander Nevsky reproduced in superb surround-sound [RMo]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum 2002 (Danacord)
A number of works catch the ear [JW]
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A disc of undoubted historic interest that contains performances of distinction in their own right [JL]
Russian Violin Concertos (Pentatone)
A worthy reissue of fine accounts in an unusual coupling [RWe]
Cordelia Williams (piano): Cascade (SOMM Recordings)
A fine recital of miniature masterpieces [DC]
Prokofiev: Piano Sonatas 5, 6 & 9 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) I was captivated with Glemser’s playing which emphasises the lyrical and romantic side [GH]
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 2 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Impressively powerful; a coupling that is stimulating and generous [TH]
Yulianna Avdeeva (piano) Resilience (Pentatone)
A thoughtful enterprising collection brilliantly executed [DMD]
Jack Liebeck (violin) Violin Sonatas (Quartz)
(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances – recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]
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