Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) can be considered both
as one of the most important composers of the early
twentieth century and as a piano virtuoso. This book
examines both of these aspects by studying
Prokofievs recorded performances of his own work,
in a historical context, and comparisons made
between his recordings and the recordings of other
pianists spanning from his generation into the
present. The comparisons show how his performance
practice has changed over time, and how this change
has influenced the performance of Prokofievs works.
This book focuses on one particular...