This album, which Denis Kozhukhin dedicates in memory of his parents, is very special and deeply personal to him. It brings together the innocence of Tchaikovsky's Children's Album, the playful yet technically demanding Music for Children by Prokofiev, and Alexey Shor's emotionally rich Piano Sonata No. 2. Tchaikovsky's pieces evoke childhood wonder and the fragility of life, while Prokofiev's "easy" works cleverly disguise technical challenges with mischievous charm. Shor's Sonata, filled with bold contrasts and introspective melodies, takes the listener on a journey of emotional discovery and resilience. Together, these works transcend their individual stories to offer a profound exploration of human experience - from the simplicity of childhood to the complexities of adulthood - all brought to life with Kozhukhin's masterful artistry.A prize-winner in prestigious competitions, including the Leeds International Piano Competition (2006) and the Queen Elizabeth Competition (2010), Denis Kozhukhin, has established himself as one of the greatest and most acclaimed pianists, with worldwide success. He now presents another chapter to his exclusive collaboration with PENTATONE, enriching the already extensive discography, after albums Grieg and Tchaikovsky's piano concertos (2016) which received a Gramophone Editor's Choice, Brahms' Ballades and Fantasies (2017) which was awarded 5 stars in Diapason, piano concertos by Ravel and Gershwin, Richard Strauss' Burleske (both 2018), Grieg: Lyric Pieces & Mendelssohn: Lieder ohne Worte (2019) which was selected as Gramophone's Recording of the Month, as well as the Cesar Franck's Symphonic Variations for piano and orchestra (2020).
Tracklist:
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 1, Morning
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 2, Promenade
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 3, A little story
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 4, Tarantella
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 5, Regret
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 6, Waltz
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 7, Parade of grasshoppers
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 8, The rain and the rainbow
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 9, Playing tag
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 10, March
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 11, Evening
Music for Children, Op. 65~No. 12, The moon strolls in the meadow
Piano Sonata No. 2~I. Moderato. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 2~II. Adagio con grazia
Piano Sonata No. 2~III. Molto Allegro con fuoco
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 1, Morning prayer
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 2, Winter morning
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 3, Playing hobby-horses
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 4, Mama
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 5, March of the wooden soldiers
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 6, The sick doll
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 7, The doll's funeral
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 8, Waltz
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 9, The new doll
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 10, Mazurka
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 11, Russian song
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 12, The accordion player
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 13, Kamarinskaya
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 14, Polka
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 15, Italian song
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 16, Old French song
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 17, German song
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 18, Neapolitan song
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 19, Nanny's story
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 20, The witch
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 21, Sweet dreams
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 22, Lark song
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 23, The organ-grinder sings
Children's Album, Op. 39~No. 24, In church
UPC: 8717306264068 Label: Pentatone Release Date: 5.23.25 Format: CD
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