Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 4 (1992)

Kun Woo Paik's energetic performances of Prokofiev's five piano concertos were released by Naxos in 1992 on two discs. This recording features the Korean virtuoso in the first, third, and fourth concertos, though in an arbitrary ordering. Assertive and sometimes strident, yet glorious in its splendid orchestration and dynamic piano writing, the Piano Concerto No. 3 makes a stunning opening. Paik delivers his relentless solo with spiky attacks and bravura runs, and his powerful performance easily dominates the orchestra. The ... Read More

Kun Woo Paik's energetic performances of Prokofiev's five piano concertos were released by Naxos in 1992 on two discs. This recording features the Korean virtuoso in the first, third, and fourth concertos, though in an arbitrary ordering. Assertive and sometimes strident, yet glorious in its splendid orchestration and dynamic piano writing, the Piano Concerto No. 3 makes a stunning opening. Paik delivers his relentless solo with spiky attacks and bravura runs, and his powerful performance easily dominates the orchestra. The Piano Concerto No. 4 was commissioned by Paul Wittgenstein and was written for the left hand, as were similar works by Ravel, Strauss, and Britten. While this concerto has a subdued character, perhaps in compensation for the intended performer's limited capabilities, it is nonetheless a charming work with dry wit and serene melodies. Despite its relatively modernistic harmonies and anti-romantic posture -- so provocative at its premiere -- the Piano Concerto No. 1 is the most... Read Less

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