Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 (Kissin)

Of the five piano concertos written by Prokofiev, the third piano concerto has garnered the greatest popularity and critical acclaim. The concerto radiates a crisp vitality that testifies to Prokofiev's inventive prowess in punctuating lyrical passages with witty dissonances, while maintaining a balanced partnership between the soloist and orchestra. Unlike the examples of piano concertos set by many of Prokofiev's Romantic forebears, the orchestra rises above subsidiary accompaniment to play a very active part in this work. 0:00 - Andante – Allegro 9:38 - Tema con variazioni 19:03 - Allegro, ma non troppo