{"product_id":"prokofiev-vladimir-ovchinikov-piano-sonatas-toccata-9-pieces-from-cinderella","title":"Prokofiev, Vladimir Ovchinikov – Piano Sonatas \/ Toccata \/ 9 Pieces From \"Cinderella\"","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSergei Prokofiev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePiano Sonatas \/ Toccata \/ 9 Pieces From Cinderella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003ePerformed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVladimir Ovchinnikov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eA formidable and wide-ranging collection of piano works by Sergei Prokofiev, this recording captures both the explosive modernist edge and lyrical expressiveness that define his writing for the instrument. Performed by acclaimed pianist Vladimir Ovchinnikov, the set spans Prokofiev’s early sonatas through to his mature wartime masterpieces, alongside selections from his ballet \u003cem data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eCinderella\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eThe program opens with the brilliantly percussive \u003cem data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eToccata, Op. 11\u003c\/em\u003e, a showcase of relentless rhythm and motoric energy that set the tone for Prokofiev’s bold pianistic voice. The \u003cem data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eCinderella\u003c\/em\u003e excerpts reveal a contrasting world of charm and storytelling, blending graceful waltzes and delicate character pieces drawn from one of his most beloved ballets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThe heart of the collection lies in Prokofiev’s nine piano sonatas, which chart his artistic evolution across decades. From the youthful intensity of Sonata No. 1 to the psychological depth and lyrical expansiveness of Sonatas Nos. 6–8, the music moves between angular modernism, biting humour, and moments of striking emotional beauty. The famous “War Sonatas” (Nos. 6–8) stand out for their dramatic power, technical demands, and dark wartime atmosphere, while Sonata No. 9 offers a more reflective, classical clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eA comprehensive and demanding set, this recording highlights Prokofiev’s status as one of the 20th century’s most important and distinctive composers for piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"25nivl\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"3316\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16578y3\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eToccata, Op. 11 (4:48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oexevw\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eThree Pieces From \u003cem data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eCinderella\u003c\/em\u003e, Op. 95 – I: Intermezzo (Printemps) (3:35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o4yozb\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eII: Gavotte (3:07)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q4v4rg\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eIII: Valse Lente (5:14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bn82vp\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eSix Pieces From \u003cem data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eCinderella\u003c\/em\u003e, Op. 102 – I: Valse (Cinderella And The Prince) (5:29)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lap0e\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eII: Cinderella's Variation (1:50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k63oh4\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eIII: Quarrel (3:03)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qd7d0e\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eIV: Valse: Cinderella's Departure For The Ball (2:04)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18q9a47\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eV: Pas De Châle (4:05)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"714xq9\" data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eVI: Amoroso (5:20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tfc7ua\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003ePiano Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 1 – Allegro (8:59)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t7kg3d\" data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003ePiano Sonata No. 2 In D Minor, Op. 14 – I: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo (6:50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l3zgky\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eII: Scherzo - 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