Prokofiev’s Second Sonata (1912) adopts an incredibly delicate tone that at the same time appears aggressive in its motoric energy, reflecting the modernist spirit of St. Petersburg, Russia before WWI. Schubert’s lyrical, dramatic Four Impromptus D. 899 is a popular cycle whose innovations are often underestimated. Georgian pianist Elisso Bolkvadze was selected as a UNESCO Artist for Peace in January 2015. A superstar in her home country, she is regularly invited to perform alongside international orchestras, and also gives recitals in major concert halls across Europe and the US.
