Piano Concertos nos. 1 & 3

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Evgeny Kissin & Berliner Philharmoniker & Claudio Abbado

Prokofiev's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 3 are two of his most celebrated works, composed in 1911-1912 and 1921 respectively. These concertos showcase Prokofiev's distinctive blend of lyrical melodies and rhythmic vitality, reflecting his evolution from youthful exuberance to mature sophistication.
First released: 2012

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in D‐flat major, op. 10: Allegro brioso – Poco più mosso – Tempo I – Meno mosso – Più mosso (Tempo I) – Animato –
    6:26
  2. 2.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in D‐flat major, op. 10: Andante assai –
    4:10
  3. 3.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in D‐flat major, op. 10: Allegro scherzando – Poco più sostenuto – Più mosso – Animato
    4:13
  4. 4.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 3 in C major, op. 26: 1. Andante – Allegro
    9:26
  5. 5.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 3 in C major, op. 26: 2. Tema. Andantino – var I. L’istesso tempo – var II. Allegro – var III. Allegro moderato – var IV. Andantino meditativo – var V. Allegro giusto – Tema. L’istesso tempo
    8:42
  6. 6.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 3 in C major, op. 26: 3. Allegro ma non troppo
    9:34
  7. 7.
    Four Pieces, op. 51: 1. Fragilité. Allegretto
    2:34
  8. 8.
    Four Pieces, op. 51: 2. Prélude. Lugubre
    2:17
  9. 9.
    Four Pieces, op. 51: 3. Poème ailé
    1:11
  10. 10.
    Four Pieces, op. 51: 4. Danse languide
    1:32
  11. 11.
    Étude in C-sharp minor, op. 42 no. 5
    3:35

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