A docudrama about one of the most prominent and independent composers of the 20th century.
Sergei Prokofiev. # 15. Modernist by his own terms.
Every fortnight, one hour on the life and work of the Russian 20th century composer Sergei Prokofiev. Undoubtedly one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. In this episode: the third act of his first successful opera ‘The Player’, his dreamy set of piano miniatures ‘Visions Fugitives’ and his third piano sonata that, according to him, was a compilation of some old experiments.
Playlist:
- S. Prokofiev. The Gambler op. 24 (1917) Start second act. St. Petersburg Mariinsky theater orchestra, Kirov opera choir conducted by Valerie Gergiev.
- S. Prokofiev. Visions Fugitives op. 22 (1917) Nicholas Argerich (piano).
- S. Prokofiev. Sonata no. 3 in A minor op. 28 (1917) Yefim Bronfman (piano).
