My Left Hand

See Pulcinella: Suite in

Gavin Dixon, 10th June

Ravel and Prokofiev offer divergent views on the piano left-hand concerto, but fine performances ensure satisfying contrast.

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Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)	Pulcinella: Suite
Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937)	Piano Concerto in D major for the left hand (Huseyin Sermet)
Prokofiev, Sergei (1891-1953)	Piano Concerto no. 4 (For the Left Hand), Op.53 (Vassilis Varvaresos)
Borodin, Alexander Porfiryevich (1833-1887)	Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances

Chamber Orchestra of the St Petersburg Philharmonic
Juri Gilbo	Conductor
Huseyin Sermet	Piano
Vassilis Varvaresos	Piano