Prokofiev / Nicolas Angelich

Nicholas Angelich's new album is dedicated to Prokofiev, the so-called unclassifiable artist- considered revolutionary by some, neo-classical by others. Came to public attention as a virtuoso pianist, Sergei Prokofiev left a fascinating body of work, that of a composer torn between two societies, between the culture of his homeland and the unchallenged culture of the West.

REVIEW:

Angelich’s tempos are notable for their flexibility. In the Visions fugitives this is almost entirely for the good, because his rubato is both subtle and appropriate to the atmosphere, especially the moments of wistful lyricism. The four pieces from Romeo and Juliet are also studded with treasurable moments.

– Gramophone