Prokofiev / Donohoe / Wallfisch Piano Sonatas Volume Ii CD

Pianist Sviatoslav Richter and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich were among Prokofiev's friends during the last years of his life. They inspired the composer to continue his work and he, in turn, dedicated his 1947 Ninth Piano Sonata to Richter. For Rostropovich he wrote an amazing group of late works, among which was the Sonata for Cello and Piano. Both the Ninth Piano Sonata and the C Major Cello Sonata are considered masterpieces, finding Prokofiev at the height of his powers. The two Sonatinas, Op. 54 are delightful miniature Sonatas, each lasting less than 10 minutes. The two illustrious artists featured on this disc, Donohoe and Wallfisch, partner each other affectionately and in perfect harmony in this recording.

1. Allegretto 2. Allegro Strepitoso - Andantino - Allegro Strepitoso 3. Andante Tranquillo 4. Allegro Con Brio, Ma Non Troppo Presto 5. Allegro Moderato 6. Andante Grave - Raphael Wallfisch/Peter Donohoe 7. Moderato - Raphael Wallfisch/Peter Donohoe 8. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Raphael Wallfisch/Peter Donohoe 9. Allegro Moderato 10. Adagietto 11. Allegretto 12. Allegro Sostenuto 13. Andante Amabile 14. Allegro Ma Non Troppo