Sviatoslav Richter plays Prokofiev Sonata No. 4 (1/3)

[jhutch1463]

Prokofiev's biography is a very interesting read. He worked every day, composing in the morning and organizing in the afternoon. Prolific, fast, composed in his head even when not working. My favorite composer of the 20th.

[DeyMoond]

One of the best piano sonatas of Prokofiev.

Performed by one of the finest pianists of the twentieth century, Sviatoslav Richter

[ComradeKomaron]

This was dedicated to Schmithoff after death, yes?

[meredith21846]

Richter completely identifies with this music, in fact he made this sonata very much his own.

[kempff95]

wonderful !

[pstarr123]

So dark...yet so sarcastic

[chad410]

it was in a small intimate venue and he appeared serious as ever and was as if he had control of the audience an amzing gift . bless Richter.

[chad410]

I heard him play this live. It was outstanding. still great

[ixkey]

This music & performance are the best! There it is! Brilliant as can be.

[pjioayncoe]

I like it...