A docudrama about one of the most prominent and independent composers of the 20th century.
Today we focus on works by César Cui that Profokiev emulated in his younger years. Also, a piece by Anatoly Lyadov, who was one of his teachers. Lastly, Piano Sonata No. 1 by Nikolai Myaskovsky, a colleague and lifelong friend of Profokiev’s.
- César Cui
Song cycle 25 poems by Pushkin Op. 57 (1899) sample:
Christ Has Risen
The Night
Thou and You
The Burned Letter
The Statue at Tsarskorye Selo
Desire
If Life Deceives you
I Loved You
The Flower
The Cloud
Valentina Sharonova, soprano
Vladimir Yurigin-Klevke, piano
- Anatoly Lyadov
8 Russian folk songs (for wind players) Op. 58 (1907)
BBC Philharmonic conducted by Vassily Sinaisky
- Nikolai Myaskovsky
Piana sonata No. 1 Op. 6 in D minor (1907)
Endre Hegedüs (piano)
