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.
Alexander Boldachev
Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Saskia Giorgini, Per Ivarsson, Trondheim Soloists
Quatuor Diotima
Miro Quartet
Leila Josefowicz, Minnesota Orchestra, Thomas Sondergard
Hina & Fiona, Rohan De Silva
Calefax
Lei Meng
Romain Nosbaum
Arta Arnicane
Naruhiko Kawaguchi
Daan Vandewalle
Yuan Sheng
Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy
Renee Chemet; Arthur Loesser; Harry Kaufman; Waldemar Liachowsky; Anca Seidlova; Michio Miyagi
