Melnikov,Alexander Prokofiev: Pno Sons Nos. 1 3 & 5 Visions Fugitives CD

In this third and final volume of his complete recording of the Prokofiev sonatas, Alexander Melnikov explores two highly contrasted facets of the young prodigy. The dazzling Sonatas Nos.1 and 3 sweep aside the codes of the period, unlike the more enigmatic and eminently subtle Sonata No.5, heard here in the revised version Prokofiev made in the last years of his life. In the coupling with the Visions fugitives, the Russian pianist realizes to perfection the mixture of brilliance and poetry that gives this cycle it's peculiar charm.

1. Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.1 in F minor, Op.1 2. Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.3 in a Minor, Op.28 3. Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.5 in C Major, Op.135 (1953 Version): I. Allegro Tranquillo 4. Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.5 in C Major, Op.135 (1953 Version): II. Andantino 5. Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.5 in C Major, Op.135 (1953 Version): III. Un Poco Allegretto 6. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: I. Lentamente 7. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: II. Andante 8. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: III. Allegretto 9. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: IV. Animato 10. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: V. Molto Giocoso 11. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: VI. Con Eleganza 12. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: VII. Pittoresco (Arpa) 13. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: VIII. Commodo 14. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: IX. Allegro Tranquillo 15. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: X. Ridicolosamente 16. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XI. Con Vivacit? 17. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XII. Assai Moderato 18. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XIII. Allegretto 19. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XIV. Feroce 20. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XV. Inquieto 21. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XVI. Dolente 22. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XVII. Poetico 23. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XVIII. Con Una Dolce Lentezza 24. Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op.22: XIX. Presto Agitatissimo E Molto Accentuato