Galanov, Yevgeni
Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Sonatas I
Sergei Prokofiev stands as one of the most complex and captivating figures in twentieth-century music. His musical language shifts between overwhelming expressiveness and formal precision, between diabolical virtuosity and disarming lyricism, between avant-garde innovation and tradition. His piano works, spanning his entire career, provide a privileged insight into his stylistic evolution. This CD offers a journey through his Piano Sonatas, from the early experiments of Op. 1 to the monumental War Sonatas, Op. 7 and Op. 8. These works encapsulate the drama and tension of their time, yet also possess a lyrical and visionary dimension that transcends history. Prokofievs pianism, balancing rhythmic power with melodic invention, continues to exert an irresistible allure. Listening to these pieces, performed by virtuoso pianist Yevgeny Galanov, reveals his mastery in blending tradition and innovation, creating a musical synthesis of extraordinary modernity.