Piano Sonatas nos. 6, 7 & 8

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Steven Osborne

Piano Sonatas Nos. 6, 7, and 8, composed by Sergei Prokofiev between 1940 and 1944, are collectively known as the 'War Sonatas'. These works are noted for their intense emotional depth and complex harmonies, reflecting the tumultuous period of World War II during which they were written.
First released: 31st January 2020

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 6 in A major, op. 82: Allegro moderato – Poco più mosso – Allegro moderato, come I
    8:36
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 6 in A major, op. 82: Allegretto
    4:22
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata no. 6 in A major, op. 82: Tempo di valzer lentissimo
    8:11
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata no. 6 in A major, op. 82: Vivace – Andante – Vivace
    7:22
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata no. 7 in B-flat major, op. 83: Allegro inquieto – Andantino – Allegro inquieto, come I
    7:34
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 7 in B-flat major, op. 83: Andante caloroso – Poco più animato – Tempo I
    6:32
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata no. 7 in B-flat major, op. 83: Precipitato
    3:18
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata no. 8 in B-flat major, op. 84: Andante dolce – Allegro moderato – Andante dolce, come I – Allegro
    14:35
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata no. 8 in B-flat major, op. 84: Andante sognando
    4:33
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata no. 8 in B-flat major, op. 84: Vivace – Allegro ben marcato – Andantino – Vivace, come I
    9:18

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