Prokofiev Piano Works Volume 3
Piano Sonata No. 9
Two Sonatinas Op. 54
Ten Pieces Op. 12
Catalog: CACD 9123-2 • Status: Identified
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Capsule Summary
The 9th Sonata is the only Prokofiev Sonata not copied from Marshev. It is taken from Boris Berman’s recording.
The Two Sonatinas Op. 54 and Ten Pieces Op. 12 are by Oleg Marshev.
All tracks exhibit tempo alterations, ranging from mild to severe; the most extreme case is the second
movement of the Ninth Sonata, slowed down by 17.5 seconds.
Thanks to Rick Mabry for the Marshev identifications.
Sources
- Boris Berman — Chandos 9211 (Sonata No. 9 Op. 103)
- Oleg Marshev — Danacord DACO 395 (Two Sonatinas Op. 54)
- Oleg Marshev — Danacord DACO 393 (Ten Pieces Op. 12)
Track Evidence
Track 1 — Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major Op. 103 – I Allegretto
Boris Berman (8:15)
Joyce Hatto (8:23) — Slowed down by 8 seconds
Track 2 — Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major Op. 103 – II Allegro staccatissimo
Boris Berman (2:48)
Joyce Hatto (3:18) — Slowed down by 30 seconds
Track 3 — Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major Op. 103 – III Andante
Boris Berman (7:37)
Joyce Hatto (7:53) — Slowed down by 16 seconds
Track 4 — Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major Op. 103 – IV Vivace
Boris Berman (5:52)
Joyce Hatto (5:32) — Sped up by 20 seconds
Track 5 — Sonatina No. 1 in A major Op. 54 No. 1 – I Allegro
Oleg Marshev (3:25)
Joyce Hatto (3:06) — Sped up by 19 seconds
Track 6 — Sonatina No. 1 in A major Op. 54 No. 1 – II Andante
Oleg Marshev (3:37)
Joyce Hatto (3:45) — Slowed down by 8 seconds
Track 7 — Sonatina No. 1 in A major Op. 54 No. 1 – III Vivace
Oleg Marshev (3:03)
Joyce Hatto (3:15) — Slowed down by 12 seconds
Track 8 — Sonatina No. 2 in C major Op. 54 No. 2 – I Allegro
Oleg Marshev (4:11)
Joyce Hatto (3:37) — Sped up by 34 seconds
Track 9 — Sonatina No. 2 in C major Op. 54 No. 2 – II Andante
Oleg Marshev (3:00)
Joyce Hatto (2:40) — Sped up by 20 seconds
Track 10 — Sonatina No. 2 in C major Op. 54 No. 2 – III Presto
Oleg Marshev (4:02)
Joyce Hatto (3:37) — Sped up by 25 seconds
Track 11 — March, Op. 12 No. 1
Oleg Marshev (1:30)
Joyce Hatto (1:35) — Slowed down by 5 seconds
Track 12 — Gavotte, Op. 12 No. 2
Oleg Marshev (2:37)
Joyce Hatto (2:45) — Slowed down by 8 seconds
Track 13 — Rigaudon, Op. 12 No. 3
Oleg Marshev (1:13)
Joyce Hatto (1:20) — Slowed down by 7 seconds
Track 14 — Mazurka, Op. 12 No. 4
Oleg Marshev (1:22)
Joyce Hatto (1:28) — Slowed down by 6 seconds
Track 15 — Capriccio, Op. 12 No. 5
Oleg Marshev (2:48)
Joyce Hatto (2:42) — Sped up by 6 seconds
Track 16 — Legend, Op. 12 No. 6
Oleg Marshev (3:05)
Joyce Hatto (3:15) — Slowed down by 10 seconds
Track 17 — Prelude, Op. 12 No. 7
Oleg Marshev (2:19)
Joyce Hatto (2:14) — Sped up by 5 seconds
Track 18 — Allemande, Op. 12 No. 8
Oleg Marshev (2:53)
Joyce Hatto (3:00) — Slowed down by 7 seconds
Track 19 — Scherzo Humoristique, Op. 12 No. 9
Oleg Marshev (2:17)
Joyce Hatto (2:21) — Slowed down by 4 seconds
Track 20 — Scherzo, Op. 12 No. 10
Oleg Marshev (2:20)
Joyce Hatto (2:12) — Sped up by 8 seconds