Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 84 & Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75

Andrei Gavrilov stands as a titan of the keyboard, renowned for a transcendental technique and a visceral musicality that captures the raw, percussive soul of the Russian piano school. This definitive recording of Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 8 and the Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet remains a towering reference, blending breath-taking velocity with a profound, poetic sensitivity. Marking its digital premiere, this legendary performance has been meticulously restored to its full glory. Every nuance of Gavrilov’s explosive touch is now preserved through a high-definition remastering directly from the original analogue master tapes.