Sonata n°8 op. 84 - Cinderalla Suites opp 95 & 102

Released in 2025 under the Festival Musical Durtal label, this recording features pianist Théotime Gillot performing a selection of Sergei Prokofiev’s significant keyboard works. The album centers on the Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84, alongside transcriptions from the composer's Cinderella suites, Opp. 95 and 102. These works represent the mature phase of Prokofiev's creative life, reflecting his sophisticated harmonic language and the distinctive, percussive lyricism that defined his later career during a period of intense creative output in the Soviet Union.

The production serves as a contemporary interpretation of these complex scores, emphasizing the dramatic narrative arcs inherent in Prokofiev's writing. Gillot’s approach aims to bridge the gap between the monumental structure of the 'War Sonata' and the whimsical, balletic lightness of the Cinderella arrangements. By pairing these specific pieces, the release offers listeners a focused survey of the emotional spectrum Prokofiev mastered in his final decades, highlighting the technical rigor required to navigate both the dense, melancholic textures of the eighth sonata and the graceful agility demanded by the suites.