Prokofiev - Two Violin Sonatas, Five Melodies | Etcetera KTC1864

Prokofiev - Two Violin Sonatas, Five Melodies

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Label: Etcetera

Cat No: KTC1864

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 7th November 2025

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About

The violinist Bruno Monteiro and the pianist Joćo Paulo Santos return with a new CD, this time dedicated to the two Sonatas and the Five Melodies for violin and piano by Sergei Prokofiev. Three important works of this genre, they are however, distinct. The First Sonata is characterised by a sombre and combative atmosphere, while the Second radiates virtuosity and the composer's more sarcastic side. The Five Melodies, originally written for voice and piano, are short pieces that showcase the violin's lyrical and gentle side.

Monteiro's playing was described by Gramophone as "full of verve and boldness, that tends to sweep listeners off their feet" while Santos's performances have been called "splendid" by Musicweb International.

Reviews

Monteiro digs deep into the dark heart of the F minor work and is light-hearted in the D major one. Santos is fully in command of Prokofiev’s often quirky piano writing. The recording is very good: one can imagine the players in the room with the listener. I can say that this version is as good as any and could easily be a first choice.  Stephen Barber
MusicWeb International 23 November 2025
Monteiro and Santos fulfill the demands of all three works in admirable, compelling fashion. This, they achieve not only with pinpoint execution, but with a chameleon-like ability to fashion their tonal quality and articulation to match the wide-ranging emotional content. This is an immensely satisfying recital from first note to last.  Ken Meltzer
Fanfare
Monteiro is a master of the bow. Needless to say, he’s also a master of left-hand fingering technique, which enables him to navigate the double-stopping and virtuosic passages with ease. In equal measure, pianist Joćo Paulo Santos contributes to the moodiness and edginess of the piece.  Jerry Dubins
Fanfare

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