DCD 075 - Prokofiev for Piano

Episode #75 of the "DCD Classical Cast" presents selections from a CD by internationally acclaimed pianist Temirzhan Yerzhanov.

In 1942 Prokofiev spent a year in Kazakhstan, where he completed a number of important works, including the score to Ivan the Terrible, music for the ballet Cinderella, and his opera "War and Peace."

Yerzhanov is a native of Kazahkstan, and -- because of the geographical connect -- became fascinated by this period in Prokofiev's career. Yerzhanov presented a recital of the music Prokofiev composed in his native land. That recital became the basis of this new release from the Con Brio label.

- Ralph

This program we play:

Prokofiev: Three pieces from the ballet Cinderella, Op. 95, Pavana and Gavotte
Temirzhan Yerzhanov, piano
Con Brio

Prokofiev: Six pieces from the ballet Cinderella, Op. 102, Nos. 1-4
Temirzhan Yerzhanov, piano
Con Brio

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1, mvts. 3 & 4
Temirzhan Yerzhanov, piano
Con Brio