Prokofiev / Donohoe / Wallfisch- Piano Sonatas Volume II
Pianist Sviatoslav Richter and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich were among Prokofiev's friends during the last years of his life. They inspired the composer to continue his work and he, in turn, dedicated his 1947 NinthPiano Sonata to Richter. For Rostropovich he wrote an amazing group of late works, among which was the Sonata for Cello and Piano. Both the Ninth Piano Sonata and the C Major Cello Sonata are considered masterpieces, finding Prokofiev at the height of his powers. The two Sonatinas, Op. 54 are delightful miniature Sonatas, each lasting less than 10 minutes. The two illustrious artists featured on this disc, Donohoe and Wallfisch, partner each other affectionately and in perfect harmony in this recording.
Tracklist:
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: I. Allegretto
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: II. Allegro Strepitoso - Andantino - Allegro Strepitoso
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: III. Andante Tranquillo
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: IV. Allegro Con Brio, Ma Non Troppo Presto
- Piano Sonata No. 10 In E Minor, Op. 137: Allegro Moderato (Fragment)
- Sonata For Cello And Piano In C Major, Op. 119: I. Andante Grave
- Sonata For Cello And Piano In C Major, Op. 119: II. Moderato
- Sonata For Cello And Piano In C Major, Op. 119: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- Piano Sonatina No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro Moderato
- Piano Sonatina No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 54: II. Adagietto
- Piano Sonatina No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegretto
- Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major, Op. 54: I. Allegro Sostenuto
- Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major, Op. 54: II. Andante Amabile
- Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major, Op. 54: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Pianist Sviatoslav Richter and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich were among Prokofiev's friends during the last years of his life. They inspired the composer to continue his work and he, in turn, dedicated his 1947 NinthPiano Sonata to Richter. For Rostropovich he wrote an amazing group of late works, among which was the Sonata for Cello and Piano. Both the Ninth Piano Sonata and the C Major Cello Sonata are considered masterpieces, finding Prokofiev at the height of his powers. The two Sonatinas, Op. 54 are delightful miniature Sonatas, each lasting less than 10 minutes. The two illustrious artists featured on this disc, Donohoe and Wallfisch, partner each other affectionately and in perfect harmony in this recording.
Tracklist:
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: I. Allegretto
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: II. Allegro Strepitoso - Andantino - Allegro Strepitoso
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: III. Andante Tranquillo
- Piano Sonata No. 9 In C Major, Op. 103: IV. Allegro Con Brio, Ma Non Troppo Presto
- Piano Sonata No. 10 In E Minor, Op. 137: Allegro Moderato (Fragment)
- Sonata For Cello And Piano In C Major, Op. 119: I. Andante Grave
- Sonata For Cello And Piano In C Major, Op. 119: II. Moderato
- Sonata For Cello And Piano In C Major, Op. 119: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- Piano Sonatina No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro Moderato
- Piano Sonatina No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 54: II. Adagietto
- Piano Sonatina No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegretto
- Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major, Op. 54: I. Allegro Sostenuto
- Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major, Op. 54: II. Andante Amabile
- Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major, Op. 54: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo