Don't overlook Grigory Sokolov playing Prokofiev nos 7 and 8 on Melodia (Мелодия). Among my favourites.
Prokofiev Piano Sonatas
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Originally posted by Conchis View PostI think it was 6. I've got it (paired with Gaspard de la Nuit) and yes, it's pretty marvellous.
I have Barry Douglas playing 2 and 7, with fond memories of hearing him play 7 in Belfast in the mid 1980s - a blistering performance, taking perhaps a few more chances than on the recorded version.
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Originally posted by rauschwerk View PostI recently acquired the Raekallio set of sonatas and other pieces. So far, the only sonata I have sampled is No.7. It's brilliantly played, though he does take the finale at a helluva lick, perhaps simply because he can? Pollini's less manic account of this movement has more impact, on me at any rate.
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Bronfman is my overall favourite, but Boris Berman is also pretty good. I also like Anne-Marie McDermott, who uses a greater variety of touch and plays a bit slower than most pianists, but is still quite effective. Frederic Chiu and Matti Raekallio both play very harshly to my ears, which does suit Prokofiev but I think is overdone in their hands.
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Originally posted by kea View PostBronfman is my overall favourite, but Boris Berman is also pretty good. I also like Anne-Marie McDermott, who uses a greater variety of touch and plays a bit slower than most pianists, but is still quite effective. Frederic Chiu and Matti Raekallio both play very harshly to my ears, which does suit Prokofiev but I think is overdone in their hands.
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