Prokofiev — Piano Sonatas Nos. 6–8 (“War Sonatas”)

Catalog: CACD 9122-2 • Status: Identified

CD Covers

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Concert Artist 9122-2 • Joyce Hatto
Marshev DACO 392
Danacord DACO 392 • Oleg Marshev
Marshev DACO 391
Danacord DACO 391 • Oleg Marshev

Capsule Summary

All three of Prokofiev’s “War Sonatas” are copied directly from Oleg Marshev’s Danacord recordings. No tempo manipulation was detected.

Thanks to Rick Mabry for confirming the Marshev identifications.

Sources

  • Oleg Marshev — Danacord DACO 392 (Sonatas Nos. 6 & 7)
  • Oleg Marshev — Danacord DACO 391 (Sonata No. 8)

Track Evidence

Track 1 — Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major Op. 82 – I Allegro moderato

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Oleg Marshev (7:56)

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Joyce Hatto (7:56)

Track 2 — Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major Op. 82 – II Allegretto

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Oleg Marshev (4:34)

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Joyce Hatto (4:34)

Track 3 — Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major Op. 82 – III Tempo di valzer lentissimo

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Oleg Marshev (8:12)

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Joyce Hatto (8:12)

Track 4 — Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major Op. 82 – IV Vivace

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Oleg Marshev (6:24)

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Joyce Hatto (6:24)

Track 5 — Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major Op. 83 – I Allegro inquieto

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Oleg Marshev (7:50)

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Joyce Hatto (7:50)

Track 6 — Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major Op. 83 – II Andante caloroso

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Oleg Marshev (7:10)

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Joyce Hatto (7:10)

Track 7 — Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major Op. 83 – III Precipitato

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Oleg Marshev (3:22)

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Joyce Hatto (3:22)

Track 8 — Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major Op. 84 – I Andante dolce – Allegro moderato

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Oleg Marshev (16:05)

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Joyce Hatto (16:05)

Track 9 — Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major Op. 84 – II Andante sognando

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Oleg Marshev (5:21)

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Joyce Hatto (5:21)

Track 10 — Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major Op. 84 – III Vivace

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Oleg Marshev (9:52)

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Joyce Hatto (9:52)