The wayward Prokofiev

In ‘The wayward Prokofiev’, every fortnight an hour-long feature on the life and work of the Russian 20th century composer Sergei Prokofiev, undoubtedly one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. With a good portion from his first opera (The Gambler/Player), and his set of 20 piano pieces that show a more lyrical Prokofiev. We will end quietly with some piano pieces for children by composer, pianist and former teacher of Prokofiev Samuel Maykapar.

Playlist:

• S. Prokofiev. The Gambler op. 24 (1917)End first act. St. Petersburg Mariinsky theatre orchestra, Kirov opera choir. conducted by Valerie Gergiev with Sergei Alksashkin, Ljuba Kazarnovskaya, Vladimir Galusin, Elena Obraztsova,Nikolai Gassiev

•  S. Prokofiev. Visions Fugitives op. 22 no. 1-20 (1917),  Vadym Kholodenko (piano)

•  Samuel Maykapar. Biriulki op. 28 (1925-1926) Mila Baslawskaya (piano)