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Sergei Prokofiev completed his third piano concerto in 1921, and he was the pianist for its premier performance that same year.
It is one of my favorite classical pieces. I am amazed to watch a pianist play this concerto – there is a high amount of virtuosity involved.
There are 3 movements. I’ve attached all 3 separately, in case you may not want to watch the entire performance of the concerto. The second movement is the shortest – check out the performance below by 15 year old protege, Alexander Malofeev. The third movement has the most complexity – you’ll be amazed to watch it. If you can spare 25 minutes or so – listen and watch all 3 movements.
First Movement, Daniil Trifonov, pianist
Second Movement – Alexander Malofeev, pianist, 15 years old!
Third Movement, Martha Argerich, pianist
One of my favorite classical pieces (other than Classical Gas by Mason Williams, which is the greatest song of all time) is Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor; talk about haunting