Sergey Prokofiev Anthony di Bonaventura - Prokofiev 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet Op 75 Sonata No 7 in B flat Op 83 (13 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Sergey Prokofiev, Anthony di Bonaventura
Prokofiev: 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75; Sonata No. 7 in B flat, Op. 83
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: Folk Dance. Allegro giocoso
2. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: The street awakens. Allegretto
3. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: Arrival of the Guests. Assai moderato
4. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: The young Juliet. Vivace
5. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: Masks. Andante marciale
6. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: The Montagues and the Capulets. Allegro pesante
7. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: Friar Laurence. Andante giocoso
8. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: Mecutio. Allegro giocoso
9. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: Dance of the girls with lilies. Andante con eleganza
10. Romeo and Juliet, pieces (10) for piano, Op. 75: Romeo bids Juliet farewell. Lento
11. Piano Sonata No. 7 in B flat major ('War Sonata 2/Stalingrad'), Op. 83: 1. Allegro inquieto
12. Piano Sonata No. 7 in B flat major ('War Sonata 2/Stalingrad'), Op. 83: 2. Andante caloroso
13. Piano Sonata No. 7 in B flat major ('War Sonata 2/Stalingrad'), Op. 83: 3. Precipitato

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All Artists: Sergey Prokofiev, Anthony di Bonaventura
Title: Prokofiev: 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75; Sonata No. 7 in B flat, Op. 83
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 5/30/2006
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 044747278322

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CD Reviews

Very Highly Recommended

Robert L. Berkowitz | Natick, MA United States | 12/19/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have recently been listening to several recordings of the Romeo and Juliet pieces for piano, and I have been a long-time fan of Prokofiev's "War" Sonatas (Nos. 6, 7, 8) so this CD caught my interest. This is probably the most satisfying set of the 10 Romeo and Juliet pieces that I own. Part of the reason is the warm, rounded but clear stereo piano image afforded by the Centaur recording engineers, but also di Bonaventura's choice to play the pieces more expansively. Prokofiev is very difficult to play so he attracts many pianists with astounding technique who can play these pieces quickly and accurately. Prokofiev's melodies are extraordinary in their capacity to communicate the full range of feelings that accompany this timeless story and for me something is lost by pushing through these melodies too quickly. Di Bonaventura's more relaxed pace is a refreshing alternative. Similarly, the 7th sonata is given a solid performance that seems less concerned with technical bravura and more with clarity and the emotional impact of this remarkable piece. I highly recommended this CD."