Prokofiev, vol. VIII: Four Etudes, op. 2 / Four Pieces op. 32 / Things in Themselves op. 45 / Thoughts op. 62

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Frederic Chiu

Prokofiev, vol. VIII is a 1998 album featuring pianist Frederic Chiu performing Sergei Prokofiev's piano works, including Four Études, Op. 2; Four Pieces, Op. 32; Things in Themselves, Op. 45; and Thoughts, Op. 62. The album showcases Prokofiev's evolution from youthful exuberance to mature introspection, highlighting his harmonic innovation and technical prowess.
First released: 1998

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Things in Themselves, op. 45: Allegro moderato
    6:14
  2. 2.
    Things in Themselves, op. 45: Moderato scherzando
    5:23
  3. 3.
    Thoughts, op. 62: Adagio penseroso
    6:05
  4. 4.
    Thoughts, op. 62: Lento
    2:51
  5. 5.
    Thoughts, op. 62: Andante
    5:08
  6. 6.
    Juvenilia: Study - Scherzo
    1:27
  7. 7.
    Juvenilia: Waltz in G minor
    0:48
  8. 8.
    Juvenilia: Allegro in F
    1:42
  9. 9.
    Juvenilia: Allegro to A-flat major
    2:21
  10. 10.
    Four Etudes, op. 2: Allegro
    2:22
  11. 11.
    Four Etudes, op. 2: Moderato
    2:54
  12. 12.
    Four Etudes, op. 2: Andante semplice
    3:51
  13. 13.
    Four Etudes, op. 2: Presto energico
    1:28
  14. 14.
    Four Pieces, op. 32: Dance
    3:27
  15. 15.
    Four Pieces, op. 32: Minuet
    1:21
  16. 16.
    Four Pieces, op. 32: Gavotte
    1:43
  17. 17.
    Four Pieces, op. 32: Waltz
    4:22
  18. 18.
    Juvenilia: Melody in E-flat major
    3:56
  19. 19.
    Juvenilia: Fugue in D major
    1:30
  20. 20.
    Juvenilia: Minuet in F minor
    1:04
  21. 21.
    Juvenilia: Scherzo in D major
    1:21
  22. 22.
    Juvenilia: Prestissimo in C major
    1:33

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