Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 5

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This disc is part of the best complete series of Prokofiev's piano concertos I have heard. Kun Woo Paik takes on the fearsome Second Concerto, a powerfully expressive and monstrously difficult piece, with fearless abandon. His playing is really thrilling, and Antoni Wit and the orchestra handle their end of things--which is also very difficult--just as well. Then the performers switch gears entirely for the enigmatic, quirky Fifth Concerto, which they perform just as convincingly. It isn't often that performances of this quality show up at such bargain prices, so my advice would be to grab this while you can. Excellent recording, too. --Leslie Gerber

Tracks:

Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: I. Andantino
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: II. Scherzo. Vivace
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: III. Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: IV. Finale. Allegro tempestoso
Concerto For Piano (Left Hand) And Orchestra No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 53: I. Vivace
Concerto For Piano (Left Hand) And Orchestra No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 53: II. Andante
Concerto For Piano (Left Hand) And Orchestra No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 53: III. Moderato
Concerto For Piano (Left Hand) And Orchestra No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 53: IV. Vivace
Overture On Hebrew Themes For Clarinet, String Quartet And Piano, Op. 34

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This is the Prokofiev concerto cycle for the digital age. Yefim Bronfman relishes every steely flourish of this brilliant and angular music. His performance of the Second Concerto, Prokofiev's best but not most popular, really does achieve transcendent greatness. The first movement features a "cadenza from hell"--a solo section comprising almost half the movement--that has to be heard to be believed. Bronfman flies through it, fingers sweeping the keyboard to the point where you fear for the health of his piano. The Fourth Concerto is for left hand only and is the least well known of the five. Bronfman makes the best possible case for it, and the charming overture is a delightful bonus. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Prokofiev 2nd - Surprised was not better.......2007-03-11

I purchased this mostly for the Prokofiev 2nd which is one of my favorites. I am not a big fan of the Prokofiev 4th, thus my comments are limited to the 2nd.

Prior to purchasing the CD, I had the chance to hear Bronfman play the Prokofiev 2nd at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC with the National Symphony Orchestra (with whom he also performed the 3rd on another date.) In the live performances, Bronfman's playing was far more vivacious and less studious than on this recording. As others have noted, Bronfman takes the piece too much in stride, and the orchestra also is just going through the paces. On the plus side, the quality of the recording is well balanced between orchestra and piano which is a challenge given the dynamics of the piece.

As for being the best available recording of the 2nd, I would put it behind the Gutierrez/Jarvi/Royal Concertgebouw recording still available on Chandos. Shura Cherkassky's performance with the London Philharmonic (BBC recording)is also available and more satisfying even if he does miss a few notes and invent a few others along the way (he was age 80+ at the time).

As for the best recording of the 2nd, my vote goes for Jorge Bolet's performance with the Cincinnati Orchestra which was issued on a Remington LP in the 1950's and (re-released on Turnabout in the 1970's). Bolet and conductor Thor Johnson provide a whirlwind performance that at times is over the top, but totally engaging from start to finish. I wish someone would rediscover those tapes and reissue it.

Amazon reviewer makes bold statement..........2005-12-10

....and is dead on; while Prokofiev's 2nd concerto lacks the sophistication and compositional genius of the 3rd it is superior for two reasons: 1) it is more idiomatic 2) it is more personal. The audience was utterly baffled at the premiere, the world shocked, why? just listen! who else writes like this? Not only is this a prime example of Prokofiev's iconoclastic style - a romp through a truly gothic sound world -- but it is also one of his most personal, a romantic concerto written by an anti-romantic in response to a friends letter that stated, "I've written to tell you the latest news: I've shot myself. The reasons are unimportant." It lacks sophistication because it is barbaric, raw and utterly tempestuous.

Bromfman is not a risk taker (Pogorelich), a method actor (Richter), nor a character actor (Rubenstein); Bromfman basically plays what's on the page like Ashkenazy albeit in this case with the requisite gravitas. It's unfortunate the demand for this concerto has not fueled more interpretation; for the time being this really is the only worthwhile recording.

Lacklustre, indeed.......2004-12-19

I used to like these performances, but over time it has begun to appear to me that they aren't that good. Bronfman's technique so easily matches Prokofiev's challenges that he sounds almost bored with them. I don't see why Hurwitz thinks Bronfman's piano is in danger, if you consider that he rips through the music so effortlessly and, indeed, with little interest. By contrast, try Alexander Toradze's hyper-furious take on the G minor. He makes things too elephantine perhaps, but it's more interesting than what we get here.

lackluster but well recorded.......2004-04-17

i've admired bronfman's playing primarily through the beautiful series of chamber discs he recorded with mintz; against that standard these prokofiev concertos are a disappointment. the overall approach is surprisingly literal and metronomic, with a lack of lyrical fire or virtuosic ice, and tempos (especially in the outer movements) that are slower than usual. soloist and conductor seem to play in parallel rather than in close partnership. (it's as if bronfman and mehta were thrown into the studio without enough rehearsal time.) all the keyboard notes are perfectly in place, and the orchestral detail is exceptionally clear, but these are recordings better suited for studying the performance score than for encountering the full range of prokofiev's unique poetry.

Best Prokofiev Recording Available.......2001-08-02

Yefim Bronfman & Zubin Mehta have joined forces to produce one of the best recordings of any Prokofiev work. In particular, the 2nd Piano Concerto is as fine a recording as you are ever likely to hear, of anything. Clear, clean, superbly performed and immaculately recorded, it is virtually flawless. Mr. Bronfman's cadenzas are nothing short of spectacular, and the piano as recorded is as clear as if you were playing it yourself. One of the great all-time discs, this is certainly the definitive version of these pieces, majestically paced and emotionally and technically perfect. Highly recommended.

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full of color, personality
A musical rollercoaster ride
Had me on the edge of my seat
Extreme Virtuosity

Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3

Manufacturer: Chandos
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Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Variations on a Theme by Haydn for Orchestra Op. 56a
Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 5
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1

ASIN: B000000ALM
Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No.2 In G Minor, Op.16: Andantino - Allegretto
Piano Concerto No.2 In G Minor, Op.16: Scherzo. Vivace
Piano Concerto No.2 In G Minor, Op.16: Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto No.2 In G Minor, Op.16: Finale. Allegro tempestoso
Piano Concerto No.3 In C Major, Op.26: Andante - Allegro
Piano Concerto No.3 In C Major, Op.26: Tema. Andantino. Tema L'istesso tempo
Piano Concerto No.3 In C Major, Op.26: Allegro ma non troppo

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full of color, personality.......2007-03-01

The arduous tasking of recording these concerti was amply done by Gutierrez. The second is a landmark recording because it is impeccably done. All the tempi in the 2nd are taken briskly. But the reading is never facile always colorful. I love the way Gutierrez builds into the final parts of the cadenza in the first movement. Even the 2nd movement is interesting because Gutierrez plays it colorfully. The 3rd movement has a grotesque flavor, while the fourth ends *brilliantly*.

The 3rd concerto is not done on that same stratospheric level as the 2nd because it is simply not as interesting.

A musical rollercoaster ride.......2005-05-31

The two other reviews already given to this disc underline the most prominent quality of this disc: the first movement of the Second Concerto is absolutely breathtaking. A quiet, contemplative mood at the beginning flows into an Allegretto with a spirit of adventure, before returning to the material from the opening. But this time it's also the beginning of an extended, nearly six-minute solo piano cadenza which gradually builds intensity. The writing grows more and more complex, the difficulties pile on top of one another, until finally there is an amazingly powerful moment of release, rightly marked 'colossale' in the score. I'm usually sweating and out of breath by the time Gutierrez has finished! Finally, following a cymbal crash, the quiet mood of the opening returns, signaling the end of the drama and ending the movement in the same sorrowful mood as it began.

From there, it never gets quite as exciting again. The rest of the concerto seems a tad flat, but then again, anything would be a letdown after such a moving outflow of emotion. Furthermore, as the storm of the first movement on the disc fades into the memory, the quality of the playing sinks in that much more. The cooperation between pianist and conductor is almost telepathic. The phrasing matches, the balance is superb, and the rhythms are always exactly in synch. From beginning to end, every performer is flawless. This is an amazingly committed performance of a concerto that is still fresh, and deserves to be played more often.

The Third Concerto is not quite so fresh; there are heaps of recordings out there. My favorite is Prokofiev's own recording, available on the Naxos Historical label, which is about five minutes faster than anyone else and gleefully impetuous. The orchestra can barely keep up with his unpredictable shifts in tempo and mood. By comparison, most other recordings, including this one, sound a bit too straight and predictable. That's not to say that no one else should play it, though. What Gutierrez and Jarvi do best in this recording is underline the Latin flavor of a few specific sections. When the imperative is on the rhythm of the dance, they get it exactly right. And the perpetual-motion feeling of the finale is always a great visceral thrill - the Prokofiev Third is one of the surest ways to thrill and delight an audience, even a stuffy one like myself.

This is near the top of my playlist. Highly recommended.

Had me on the edge of my seat.......2005-02-25

The title pretty much explains itself. Horacio Gutierrez is a remarkable pianist who is not nearly as well known as he deserves to be. First of all, his performance of the Prokofiev 2nd Concerto is the best I have ever heard as well (I believe that has also been stated by the previous reviewer). He took the first movement of the 2nd Concerto very fast. The cadenza was the most exciting I have ever heard. Pretty much everything here I say is what the other reviewer has stated. As for the 3rd Concerto I personally am not as well acquainted with this concerto as I am with the 2nd but I can say I enjoyed it very much.

Five stars.

Extreme Virtuosity.......2005-02-06

I'm sorry to say that I don't know much about Gutierrez, but this CD seems to say a lot. His recording of the 2nd Concerto is simply the best I have ever heard. In the cadenza of the first movement, which is probably the most difficult and longest cadenza ever written, Gutierrez plays all of the notes and gives it a drive that is just a thrill. It is hard to imagine that just two hands are playing during this cadenza! In the Scherzo, Gutierrez does a good job of capturing the capriciousness of this difficult movement, which features extremely fast jumps and requires a lot of endurance, difficulties which Gutierrez quickly overcomes. The Intermezzo is excellent, with the orchestra's truly frightening opening, while the contrasts in the Finale are breathtaking. The Cadenza in the piano in this movement is well handled by Gutierrez, who captures it's march-like nature.

The recording of the Third Piano Concerto is also excellent, although perhaps not as good as the Second, and I personally prefer Argerich or even Bronfman for this one. The collaboration with the orchestra also seems to be a bit off at times. However, for a truly magnificent rendering of the second piano concerto this CD is a great buy.

Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Violin Sonata No. 2

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Prokofiev does not get much better
Incredible Music, Incredibly Played
Oistrakh is a master, but these interpretations are low key
Great addition to a music lover's collection...
Brilliant, But Collectors Beware

Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Violin Sonata No. 2

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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The Devil's Trill: Showpieces for violin & piano
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Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

ASIN: B0002VEPNU
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

I: Andantino
II: Scherzo (Vivacissimo)
III: Moderato
I: Allegro Moderato
II: Andante Assai
III: Allegro, Ben Marcato
I. Moderato
II: Scherzo (Presto)
III: Andante
IV: Allegro Con Brio

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Prokofiev does not get much better.......2007-01-10

A brilliant performance by possibly the best violinist of his generation and, since he was Russian, Oistrakh has a real feel for the elemental Russian-ness of the music

Incredible Music, Incredibly Played.......2006-07-12

This is a really great Cd, for many reasons. Firstly, the music itself is incredible. Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto is a great piece of music. In many ways, it is typical Prokofiev, exciting, quirky, abrasive. But at other times, it is so ethereal and beautiful. The orchestra part is very light and transparent, which allows each individual instrument to shine in its own way (particularly in the spectacular scherzo). The 2nd Violin Sonata was originally a flute sonata, but Oistrakh (who was a good friend of Prokofiev) helped him transcribe it for violin. A flautist friend of mine who was writing a college paper about Prokofiev told me that she read that the flautist who premiered the sonata was drunk at the time, which prompted Oistrakh to declare he could play the piece much better. I don't know if that's actually true, but if I've read enough Dostoevsky that it doesn't seem too far fetched for a Russian (just kidding!). It's very neo-classical in form, which provides a nice canvas for Prokofiev's often humorous writing (compared to the much more intense 1st Violin Sonata - also a wonderful piece). I don't like the 2nd Violin Concerto as much. It's not a bad piece, but I don't think its as memorable as either of the other two pieces.

Oistrakh's playing, as usual, is impeccable. His tone is full and beautiful in every register and he navigates the speedy Scherzo of the 1st concerto with more clarity than any other player I've heard. I don't think that Oistrakh's playing is too tame on this disc. I think we often attribute the craziness with which many violinist play these pieces to being intentional or purely for effect. On the other hand, I think in many cases it may simply be a product of how difficult the music is. It's much harder to play this music cleanly and controlled than it is to rip through it "crazily" (although I also enjoy that approach - check out Josefowicz's recording for a much crazier rendition). However, I don't think that Oistrakh's uncanny technical mastery is a hinderance to his expressive abilities. On the other hand, being such a technical good player allows him to phrase subtlely and tastefully at all times, even when playing passages that would have most other violinst simply hoping to get through it.

I don't like referring to any given recording as a benchmark or definitive this or that... I think all artists have something different to offer (which is how I justify buying so many different versions of the same pieces...). However, if I HAD to declare one recording the best, I think this would have to be it. Enjoy!

Oistrakh is a master, but these interpretations are low key.......2006-07-10

The Gramohone says that Oistrakh's playing was 'a calming influence in an agitated world,' which encapsulates how his admirers feel about an artist whose interpretations could be decidedly low-key and overly controlled. Rarely is Oistrakh willing to surrender his immaculate technique for the sake of spontaneity or visceral excitement (of course, thre are exceptions--no one made as many recordings or as many multiple copies of a single work).

These mono concerto recordings from EMI's archive show his tone and technique off to excellent effect, although the orchestras are a bit too far back to have an impact. Oistrakh used the Prokofiev First as a specialty piece, and here he sounds completely at ease, spinning out lyric lines and fast passagework with effortlessness and exquisite tonal sheen. I'd like to hear more imaginaiton, not to mention passionate involvement, which is largely missing here, and Matacic's accompaniment is good without equaling what the soloist is doing. The Second Concerto under Galliera is lackluster in the orchestral part, and Oistrakh doesn't seem as involved, either.

I think modern Russian virtuosos, particularly Vengerov in his acclaimed recordings with Rostropovich (Teldec), are nearly Oistrakh's equal in technique and surpass him in excitement, not to meniton recorded sound. But there is a unique finesse to his playing that no one has matched, and if that appeals to you, these are very worthwhile documents. The Second Sonata with Yampolsky is in good stereo and is just as beautifully executed as the concertos.

Great addition to a music lover's collection..........2005-04-23

...just as long as you're starting it. You may only want to read this if you're new to this music because the past reviewer has wisely mentioned it, this has been previously released, and sometimes if your collection grows, it's difficult to keep track of the CDs you own, so careful! Now, if you are new to REAL music, it's a great choice, even more so for a violinist, since it features a must-listen piece: Prokofiev's beautiful No2 concerto performed by the magnificent David Oistrakh, one of the most recognizable names among violinists. Concerto No1, though shorter than most other violin concertos, is also worth listening; plus, it has the violin sonata No2 as a bonus! So if you're a newbie to classical music then by all means buy it, and don't stop there! After that get Tchaikovsky's violin concerto and the Brandenburg Concerts and Mozart's operas and...

Brilliant, But Collectors Beware.......2005-01-06

These mono recordings of Prokofiev's Violin Concertos are nothing short of brilliant, and despite their mono sound, are in the opinion of many the best accounts ever recorded. The problem is serious collectors most likely already own two-thirds of the contents of this disc. You see, in the past EMI has licensed out many of their more specialized performances to a British company called Testament. The very same performances featured here of the Concerto No.1 and Violin Sonata No. 2 were previously issued on Testament's SBT 1116 (see my review) & 1113 CDs respectively. While novice fans stumbling upon this CD in the bins at their local store could care less about this fact, it is a major problem for serious collectors like myself. It is often hard enough to avoid purchasing duplicate material on the same record label with the numerous reissues that have drifted in an out-of-print over the years, let alone encountering the same music on different labels. Though coming from a jazz background, I shouldn't be surprised with EMI's tactics. This is the same kind of thing they do all the time with Mosaic Records -- authorizing the production of limited edition boxed sets then when the Mosaic edition sells out, re-releasing the same music as single titles on their own brand. In fact, I know of at least one other upcoming release, the Guido Cantelli offering in EMI's "Great Artists of the Century" series, that will duplicate yet another Testament title -- "The Debussy Recordings" SBT 1011 (see my review). So in summary, EMI has produced some great reissues lately, just make sure you don't already own them.

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Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Violin Sonata No. 2

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B0000DIGJJ
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

I Andantino
II Scherzo (Vivacissimo)
III Moderato
I Allegro Moderato
II Andante Assai - Allegretto - Andante Assai
III Allegro Ben Marcato
I Moderato
II Presto - Poco Meno Mosso - Tempo I
III Andante
IV Allegro Con Brio - Poco Meno Mosso - Tempo I - Poco Meno Mosso - Allegro Con Brio

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Passionate intelligent playing.
Wonderful music, brilliantly played

Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 5

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000013U0
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: Andantino-Allegretto
Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: Scherzo: Vivace
Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: Intremezzo: Allegro moderato
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Concerto No. 5 In G Major, Op. 55: Vivo

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This disc is part of the best complete series of Prokofiev's piano concertos I have heard. Kun Woo Paik takes on the fearsome Second Concerto, a powerfully expressive and monstrously difficult piece, with fearless abandon. His playing is really thrilling, and Antoni Wit and the orchestra handle their end of things--which is also very difficult--just as well. Then the performers switch gears entirely for the enigmatic, quirky Fifth Concerto, which they perform just as convincingly. It isn't often that performances of this quality show up at such bargain prices, so my advice would be to grab this while you can. Excellent recording, too. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Passionate intelligent playing. .......2005-06-20

I went to Barnes & Noble anticipating that I'd purchase the Previn/Ashkenazy recordings of the 5 Prokofiev Piano Concertos. After all, those 5 are packaged as a single set, and everyone speaks highly of the performances. I'm so very glad that I did NOT settle for those recording!! There was a certain clinical, dispassionate quality to the Previn/Ashkenazy recordings. In contrast, Kun Woo Paik truly feels this music, and has a dazzling technique. For me, these recordings of the 5 Prokofiev Piano Concertos are the recordings to own!

Wonderful music, brilliantly played.......2002-03-18

Of Naxos's recordings, this must rate amongst the best. All performers are on top form, and the PNRSO are brilliant as ever. It is a shame that the third concerto is the only one that is performed with any regularity, because these are two of the best piano concertos ever. No.2 is so packed with wit and humour, whilst being increadibly violent, and the first movement cadenza is quite honestly amazing. No.5 has become my favorite of the concertos, it seems that Prokofiev takes nothing seriously.

Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5

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Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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Tracks:

Pno Con No. 1 In D flat, op. 10 (Allegro brioso)
Pno Con No. 1 In D flat, op. 10 (Andante assai)
Pno Con No. 1 In D flat, op. 10 (Allegro scherzando)
Pno Con No. 4 In B flat op. 53, Vivace
Pno Con No. 4 In B flat op. 53, Andante
Pno Con No. 4 In B flat op. 53, Moderato
Pno Con No. 4 In B flat op. 53, Vivace
Pno Con No. 5 In G op. 55, Allegro con brio
Pno Con No. 5 In G op. 55, Moderato ben accentuato
Pno Con No. 5 In G op. 55, Toccata: Allegro con fuoco
Pno Con No. 5 In G op. 55, Larghetto
Pno Con No. 5 In G op. 55, Vivo

Tracks:

Pno Con No. 2 in g op. 16, Andantino-Allegretto
Pno Con No. 2 in g op. 16, Scherzo: Vivace
Pno Con No. 2 in g op. 16, Intermezzo: Allegro moderato
Pno Con No. 2 in g op. 16, Finale: Allegro tempestoso
Pno Con No. 3 in C op. 26, Andante-Allegro
Pno Con No. 3 in C op. 26, Theme and Variations: Andantino
Pno Con No. 3 in C op. 26, Allegro, ma non tropo

Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2/Melodies (5)

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Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2/Melodies (5)

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000003FZQ
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

Andantino/Andante Assai
Scherzo: Vivacissimo
Moderato/Allegro Moderato/Moderato/Piu Tranquillo
Allegro Moderato
Andante Assai/Allegretto/Andante Assai
Allegro, Ben Marcato
Andante
Lento, Ma Non Troppo
Animato, Ma Non Allegro
Allegretto Leggero E Scherzando
Andante Non Troppo

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Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos 2 & 3

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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ASIN: B000002ZXK
Release Date: 1996-11-08

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No 2 In G Minor, Op 16: Andantino-Allegretto
Piano Concerto No 2 In G Minor, Op 16: Scherzo: Vivace
Piano Concerto No 2 In G Minor, Op 16: Intermezzo: Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto No 2 In G Minor, Op 16: Finale: Allegro tempestoso
Piano Concerto No 3 In C Major, Op 26: Andante - Allegro
Piano Concerto No 3 In C Major, Op 26: Tema con variazioni
Piano Concerto No 3 In C Major, Op 26: Allegro ma non troppo

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Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-3

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Prokofiev - Concertos Nos. 2, 3 for Piano and Orchestra - Gennady Rozhdestvensky

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Prokofiev - Concertos Nos. 2, 3 for Piano and Orchestra - Gennady Rozhdestvensky

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ASIN: B0009ALSI4

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S. PROKOFIEV (1891-1953). Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 16: 1. Andantino. Allegretto 2. Scherzo. Vivace 3. Intermezzo. Allegro moderato 4. Finale. Allegro tempestoso. Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in C major, Op. 26: 5. Andante. Allegro 6. Theme with Variations. Andantino 7. Allegro ma non troppo. Victoria Postnikova, piano. The USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Recorded in 1983 (1), 1985 (2).

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