Prokofiev. V. A docudrama about one of the most prominent and independent composers of the 20th century.
Every fortnight, ‘Prokofiev: a modernist on his own terms’ has an hour-long feature of the life and work of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, undoubtedly one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century. In this episode, we’ll listen to his first piano concert from 1912, a lost toccata, and three piano sonatas by his rival and nationalist (musically speaking) A. Scriabin.
Playlist:
S. Prokofiev. First piano concert Op. 10 in D-flat major (1912) London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Rattle featuring Andrei Gavrilov on piano.
S. Prokofiev. Toccata for piano Op. 11 in D minor (1912) Martha Argerich, piano.
A. Scriabin.
Sonata for piano no. 6 Op. 62 (1911-1912)
Sonata for piano no. 7 Op. 64 ‘White Mass’(1911-1912)
Sonata for piano no. 8 Op. 66 (1912-1913)
Nuccio Trotta, piano
