Shura Cherkassky plays Prokofiev: Piano Concerto no. 2, Op. 16 (1991 | Live)

From its first notes, the 82-year-old Cherkassky's conception of this concerto is entirely unique. This isn't the Prokofiev Second that finally convinces me (no performance has, or even really come close) but it does force me to admit that miracle could happen someday. I. Andantino-Allegretto 0:00 II. Scherzo: Vivace 11:56 III. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato 14:45 IV. Finale: Allegro tempestoso 21:22 Orchestra: London Symphony Conductor: Kent Nagano --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sourced from a BBC archive.