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Release Date: 23 May 2025
Label: Pentatone Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8717306264068
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Somnia
Description
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.
Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Denis Kozhukhin
Alon Sariel
Nathan Granner, Melody Moore, Lester Lynch, Kevin Short, San Francisco Boys Chorus, Barbary Coast O
James McVinnie
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Jader Bignamini
Tamara Stefanovich
Saskia Giorgini, Ian Bostridge
Yoann Moulin
Thomas Ospital; Ensemble Saint-Honore
Simone Vallerotonda
Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Justin Taylor
Denis Kozhukhin
Ariel Lanyi
David Schiff: Prefontaine
