Piano Concertos: No. 2 in G minor Op. 16; No. 3 in C major Op. 26

by Sergei Prokofiev

Piano Concertos: No. 2 in G minor Op. 16; No. 3 in C major Op. 26 cover art

This recording captures two of the Russian composer's most acclaimed, technically demanding piano concertos. The performances brilliantly navigate the wild, energetic modernism of the second concerto and the intricate, playful lyricism that defines his highly popular third concerto.

Genres

  • Modern Classical
  • Concerto

Tracklist

  1. Concerto No. 1 in D-flat Major, Op. 10 (Allegro brioso; Andante assai; Allegro scherzando)
  2. Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: I. Andantino; Alegretto; Andante
  3. Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: II. Scherzo: Vivace
  4. Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: III. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato
  5. Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: IV. Finale: Allegro tempestoso
  6. Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op 26: I. Andante; Allegro
  7. Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op 26: II. Andante with Variations
  8. Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op 26: III. Allegro ma non troppo