Credits:

Margarita Gritskova

Description:

Prokofiev was one of the leading composers of the 20th century. While he left behind works in every genrefrom symphonies to piano pieces and film scoreshis approximately 70 art songs are rarely performed. However, these art songs feature a well-balanced fusion of all four elements that Prokofiev referred to as his four basic linesclassical, modern, dynamic, and lyricalmaking them a collection rich in highlights that clearly illustrates the roots of Prokofievs artistry. This album features a selection of 16 classical and lyrical art songs, ranging from The Ugly Ducklingwhich could be considered a precursor to *Peter and the Wolf*to the romance The Gray Dove Laments from the suite *Lieutenant Kij*. Gritskova, a mezzo-soprano whose expressive singing was highly praised in the 2019 release *Russian Art Songs* (8.573908) for her beautiful voice that evokes a magnificent instrument, delivers a