Sorel Classics
Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Shelest, Muus, Janacek Philharmonic
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Details
- Composer
- PROKOFIEV, SERGEI
- Artist
- Shelest, Muus
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Sorel Classics
- Released
- Jun 24, 2016
- Catalog #
- SCCD006
- UPC
- 888295406598
About
Pianist Anna Shelest was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. She began studying piano at six years old, and later attended the Kharkiv Special Music School for Gifted Children, where she studied under Sergei Polusmiak and Gary Gelfgat. A multi-award winning artist, she won her first competition when she was only eleven at the Milosz Magin International Piano Competition. She has since gone on to win the Louisiana International Piano Competition, Kawai American Recording Contest, Bradshaw-Buono International Piano Competition New York, and many more. Recorded in the Czech Republic in 2014, this release features Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2. These works were written early on in Prokofiev’s career, and feature his virtuosic and wildly dissonant style which caused his first leap into fame.
Review quote:
"Prokofiev, himself a virtuoso, wanted to make sure that the piano part stood out, and where he recesses the accompaniment or provides cadenzas and solo passages Shelest’s playing is very present in audio terms. Considering his ambition to be considered a Modernist the equal of Stravinsky, I think Prokofiev came closest in his concertos, one genre where Stravinsky wasn’t dominant. Prokofiev’s piano writing remains fresh and powerful to this day, and Shelest can be proud of her achievement in exploiting every gesture to its fullest. Slimline cardboard packaging, and very readable program notes." - Huntley Dent, Fanfare
Review quote:
"Prokofiev, himself a virtuoso, wanted to make sure that the piano part stood out, and where he recesses the accompaniment or provides cadenzas and solo passages Shelest’s playing is very present in audio terms. Considering his ambition to be considered a Modernist the equal of Stravinsky, I think Prokofiev came closest in his concertos, one genre where Stravinsky wasn’t dominant. Prokofiev’s piano writing remains fresh and powerful to this day, and Shelest can be proud of her achievement in exploiting every gesture to its fullest. Slimline cardboard packaging, and very readable program notes." - Huntley Dent, Fanfare
Tracklist 7 tracks
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1 Allegro brioso - 07:38
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Allegro brioso -
- Duration
- 07:38
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Anna Shelest
- Ensemble
- Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Niels Muus
-
2 Andante assai - 04:24
- Track
- 2
- Title
- Andante assai -
- Duration
- 04:24
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Anna Shelest
- Ensemble
- Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Niels Muus
-
3 Allegro scherzando 04:44
- Track
- 3
- Title
- Allegro scherzando
- Duration
- 04:44
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Anna Shelest
- Ensemble
- Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Niels Muus
-
4 I. Andantino - Allegretto 11:51
- Track
- 4
- Title
- I. Andantino - Allegretto
- Duration
- 11:51
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Anna Shelest
- Ensemble
- Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Niels Muus
-
5 II. Scherzo 02:30
- Track
- 5
- Title
- II. Scherzo
- Duration
- 02:30
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Anna Shelest
- Ensemble
- Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Niels Muus
-
6 III. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato 06:52
- Track
- 6
- Title
- III. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato
- Duration
- 06:52
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Anna Shelest
- Ensemble
- Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Niels Muus
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7 IV. Finale: Allegro tempestoso 12:20
- Track
- 7
- Title
- IV. Finale: Allegro tempestoso
- Duration
- 12:20
- Composer
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Performer
- Anna Shelest
- Ensemble
- Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Niels Muus