Prokofiev Piano Transcriptions

Temirzhan Yerzhanov, piano
Artist's Website

"All the superlatives have been used before and sadly there is no well of unused ones for me to explore in order to add my own. Suffice it to say that his is an extraordinary talent whose playing on this album is quite frankly nothing short of astonishing.

"Being labeled naturally gifted often belies the sheer dedication required to perform such intricate and challenging pieces as 'effortlessly' as this. What the term does say, however, is that Temirzhan's playing conveys a talent so at ease with the music, it is as though his deep understanding and respect for the compositions literally radiates from the very recording itself."

"…his is an extraordinary talent whose playing on this album is quite frankly nothing short of astonishing."

Jeff Perkins - BlogCritics.org

"Yerzhanov closes the program with a world premiere recording of Prokofiev's own solo piano transcription of his wonderful Classical Symphony. Since I am one of those unusual people who regularly listen to symphonic repertoire in arrangements for piano, this item was particularly welcome.? I was particularly impressed by both the arrangement and the execution of the Finale from the Symphony, with all of its repeated notes at a blistering tempo.

"This is a must for collectors of Prokofiev,? [Yerzhanov] has the perfect temperament and all the technical skill to make this a worthy addition to your music library."

Harrington - American Record Guide

Cinderella Suites - Classical Symphony

    Three pieces from the ballet Cinderella, Op. 95
    1. Pavana
    2. Gavotte
    3. Waltz lente
    Ten pieces from the ballet Cinderella, Op. 97
    4. Spring Fairy
    5. Summer Fairy
    6. Autumn Fairy
    7. Winter Fairy
    8. Grasshoppers and Dragonflies
    9. Orientalia
    10. Passe-pied
    11. Capriccio
    12. Bouree
    13. Adagio
    Six pieces from the ballet Cinderella, Op. 102
    14. Waltz (Cinderella and Prince)
    15. Cinderella's Variation
    16. Quarrel
    17. Waltz (Cinderella's departure for the Ball)
    18. Pas-de-chale
    19. Amoroso
    Symphony No. 1 Op. 25 ("Classical")
    20. Allegro
    21. Larghetto
    22. Gavotte - Non troppo allegro
    23. Finale - Molto vivace