Sergey Prokofiev: Cello Sonata / Sol Gabetta, Polina Leschenko

Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953): Cello Sonata in C-Major, op. 119 (1949)
Sol Gabetta, Cello / Polina Leschenko, Piano

Andante grave (0:03)
Moderato (9:06)
Allegro, ma non troppo (14:52)

[cellokid]

That epic gamer moment when you write something for cello and actually let them use the c string

[davetaylor]

I played the first movement of this as part of my auditions for music college. It has been many years since then and I don't play anymore, but hearing this still fills me with all the emotions and passion that I felt when I played it.

[TommyNever]

Listened to this work many times on CD, but it's not until you actually see it being played that you realise how much physical energy it requires. A fine performance by these two musicians.

[jordanvichev]

I really need to point out how OUTSTANDING the pianist is ! As well as Sol Gabetta, of course :)

[ryanbabe]

I. Andante grave 0:03
II. Moderato 11:08
III. Allegro, ma non troppo 15:31

[markchentx]

Sol Gabetta plays beautifully with tennis-player-like muscles.

[jeff]

My first time hearing this piece--it's outstanding!

[michaelsouthcott]

Clear intention, fantastic execution, beautifull, bravo to both musicians

[cellosong]

Absolutely brilliant playing! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It is a gift to listen to and to watch.

[berndkru]

Fascinating composition, outstanding interpretation

[austinaudu]

Just the best Prokofiev Cello Sonata ever, Polina's Piano tones are rich, powerful and extremely Sensitive all at once and such a perfect match for Sol's powerful, rich and inventive Cello playing wow! I hope this performance gets released sometime very soon for HiRes download or as CD.. please

[fransmeersman]

What a magnificent performance from both ladies, I forgot to breath !

[thidsantos]

This place, this music...and Sol Gabetta wonderfull as always!

[dansingmuch]

When you think of all that Prokofiev has lived through and must express, I can't think of any other cellist who can bring out these feelings as fully as Sol Gabetta. All compliments to Polina Leschenko to keep up with her. Wonderful performance by the two of them.

[mauricioabadi]

The power and the strenght of two young players, the beauty and sense of rytthm of Prokofiev.

[raoultak]

A most powerful rendition of this great masterpiece. Never heard this better.

[danielscheinhaus]

This was an enormously terrific performance by Sol Gabetta, whom I expected such a level of fantastic playing from and Polina Leschenko, a terrific pianist whom I am thrilled to meet. I knew I'd enjoy this because I love Prokofiev's immense creativity.

[dgundegunderson]

Hey there, I may have commented before. Now that 1 of my cellists are working on this greater appreciation of a top flight performance and congrats, ladies! Stunning show! WOW!

[ashwinrebbapragada]

I loved the rich tone from the cello at the beginning and how the melody continued to evolve and develop.

[Luis_Santos.]

Maravilhosas, tudo o mais é supérfluo !!!❤🌹😘🎶🎹🎻🎶