Prokofiev — Piano Works Volume 3

Piano Sonata No. 9
Two Sonatinas, Op. 54
Ten Pieces, Op. 12

Catalog: CACD 9123-2 • Status: Identified

CD Covers

Hatto cover
Concert Artist 9123-2 • Joyce Hatto
Boris Berman cover
Chandos 9211 • Boris Berman
Oleg Marshev cover
Danacord DACO 395 • Oleg Marshev
Oleg Marshev cover
Danacord DACO 393 • Oleg Marshev

Capsule Summary

The Ninth Sonata is the only Prokofiev sonata not copied from Oleg 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, the most extreme being Track 2, which is slowed down by 17.61%.

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 – First movement

Boris Berman waveform

Boris Berman (8:15)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (8:23)

Hatto is slowed down by 1.58%.

Track 2: Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103 – Second movement

Boris Berman waveform

Boris Berman (2:48)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:18)

Hatto is slowed down by 17.61%.

Track 3: Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103 – Third movement

Boris Berman waveform

Boris Berman (7:37)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (7:53)

Hatto is slowed down by 3.59%.

Track 4: Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103 – Fourth movement

Boris Berman waveform

Boris Berman (5:52)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (5:32)

Hatto is sped up by 5.54%.

Track 5: Sonatina No. 1 in A major, Op. 54 No. 1 – First movement

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (3:25)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:06)

Hatto is sped up by 9.13%.

Track 6: Sonatina No. 1 in A major, Op. 54 No. 1 – Second movement

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (3:37)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:45)

Hatto is slowed down by 3.91%.

Track 7: Sonatina No. 1 in A major, Op. 54 No. 1 – Third movement

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (3:03)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:15)

Hatto is slowed down by 6.24%.

Track 8: Sonatina No. 2 in C major, Op. 54 No. 2 – First movement

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (4:11)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:37)

Hatto is sped up by 13.41%.

Track 9: Sonatina No. 2 in C major, Op. 54 No. 2 – Second movement

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (3:00)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (2:40)

Hatto is sped up by 11.29%.

Track 10: Sonatina No. 2 in C major, Op. 54 No. 2 – Third movement

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (4:02)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:37)

Hatto is sped up by 10.13%.

Track 11: March, Op. 12 No. 1

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (1:30)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (1:35)

Hatto is slowed down by 5.30%.

Track 12: Gavotte, Op. 12 No. 2

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (2:37)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (2:45)

Hatto is slowed down by 5.34%.

Track 13: Rigaudon, Op. 12 No. 3

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (1:13)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (1:20)

Hatto is slowed down by 10.09%.

Track 14: Mazurka, Op. 12 No. 4

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (1:22)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (1:28)

Hatto is slowed down by 7.15%.

Track 15: Capriccio, Op. 12 No. 5

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (2:48)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (2:42)

Hatto is sped up by 3.29%.

Track 16: Legend, Op. 12 No. 6

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (3:05)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:15)

Hatto is slowed down by 5.26%.

Track 17: Prelude, Op. 12 No. 7

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (2:19)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (2:14)

Hatto is sped up by 3.15%.

Track 18: Allemande, Op. 12 No. 8

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (2:53)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (3:00)

Hatto is slowed down by 4.28%.

Track 19: Scherzo Humoristique, Op. 12 No. 9

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (2:17)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (2:21)

Hatto is slowed down by 3.45%.

Track 20: Scherzo, Op. 12 No. 10

Oleg Marshev waveform

Oleg Marshev (2:20)

Hatto waveform

Hatto (2:12)

Hatto is sped up by 5.77%.