Prokofiev died in 1953, 50 minutes before Stalin. Stalin's death virtually obliterated the news of Prokofiev from the media, and when the composer was buried, there were no flowers, because all had been used for Stalin's state funeral. Richter laid one pine bough and Oistrakh played two movements of this Sonata. The performance would be poignant anyway, but that historcal fact adds to it.
Avere Richter e Oistrach insieme, nella sonata n. 1 di Prokofief è un grande privilegio. Grazie per averci offerto questa chicca. Questo movimento, in particolare è di una intensità unica: emozionante.
Been listening to this for an hour straight. This is Prokofiev at his very best. This is op.80, don't forget that op.82-84 are the war sonatas, the mighty piano sonatas #6-7-8, a monument, IMO the summit of piano litterature.
This is the infinitely inspired, mature Prokofiev showing the world he is, simply put, the best.
What is there to say about this interpretation? Tears come to my eyes, that's about it. It's supreme artistry.
You'll have to check this... but recall reading that even though he started this sonata as opus 80, it was actuall one of the last pieces he finished (I'm pretty sure he finished the first sonata after transcribing 94b for violin). You can really hear the maturity in the music...
Friends of the composer drawing a marvellous mystery from the piece. Would love to hear the entire piece by these great masters and excellent collaborators. Thanks so much for posting!
Prokofiev died in 1953, 50 minutes before Stalin. Stalin's death virtually obliterated the news of Prokofiev from the media, and when the composer was buried, there were no flowers, because all had been used for Stalin's state funeral. Richter laid one pine bough and Oistrakh played two movements of this Sonata. The performance would be poignant anyway, but that historcal fact adds to it.
leitfie3579 2 months ago
I love Prokofiev. 3:05 and 4:55 : such beauty…
meriadocbrandebouc 10 months ago
Beautiful minds performing together - balance is perfect between the two roles
maxhupalo 1 year ago
Avere Richter e Oistrach insieme, nella sonata n. 1 di Prokofief è un grande privilegio. Grazie per averci offerto questa chicca. Questo movimento, in particolare è di una intensità unica: emozionante.
andreoccius 1 year ago
Большое спасибо!
Thank you!
Vielen Dank!
ninjaalexp 1 year ago
this whole piece is sublime, the section from 4:55 onwards fills me with a unique sadness every time i hear it
leaq 2 years ago
That's the wind in the graveyard bit - bells in the piano part, wind rushing past the gravestones in the muted violin
benno189 2 years ago
This video is an unique treasure. Wonderful and Thanks ...
aladinschneider 2 years ago
What a remarkable document...and performance. Thank you so much for the posting!
powerofalto 3 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this-amazingly beautiful and so glad I had the opportunity to hear this..just amazingly beautiful!
OriginalMoonbeam 3 years ago 5
Exquisite.
aesthetic1950 3 years ago
2nd & 3rd mvt now on YT
20Regards 4 years ago 3
where?
win081 3 years ago
thank you so much for posting this !
is there a way to see the 3 others movements ?
inkamera 4 years ago
Yes, if you can figure out how to go back in time
kenplaysviola 4 years ago
i just suppose that if the first movement has been filmed the others have surely been too ...
inkamera 4 years ago
a musical highlite of historical dimensions. i miss both of them very much.
klausknulp 4 years ago 2
Powerful!
mimfri 4 years ago
Gives me goosebumps, thanks!
suzettegm 4 years ago 2
Do you have the other movements? Would make my day if you posted them
thunderhawk147 4 years ago
2nd mouvement now on YT, rest will follow
20Regards 4 years ago
Been listening to this for an hour straight. This is Prokofiev at his very best. This is op.80, don't forget that op.82-84 are the war sonatas, the mighty piano sonatas #6-7-8, a monument, IMO the summit of piano litterature.
This is the infinitely inspired, mature Prokofiev showing the world he is, simply put, the best.
What is there to say about this interpretation? Tears come to my eyes, that's about it. It's supreme artistry.
DrAsik100 5 years ago 2
You'll have to check this... but recall reading that even though he started this sonata as opus 80, it was actuall one of the last pieces he finished (I'm pretty sure he finished the first sonata after transcribing 94b for violin). You can really hear the maturity in the music...
theclarinetist 4 years ago
thank you for this, i didnt know it existed
scottbos68 5 years ago
Thanks for posting but isn't this sonata 1 ?
theprokofiev 5 years ago
this too is my favorite violin sonata. i suspect that someday before i die, i may be satisfied with my performance.
i'm a student of the Oistrakh school and each time i hear him perform, i realize that i will be for life. ; )
trevorpinnocky 5 years ago
Friends of the composer drawing a marvellous mystery from the piece. Would love to hear the entire piece by these great masters and excellent collaborators. Thanks so much for posting!
emtube 5 years ago