May 25 - May 31: Listening/Instrumental Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

This next year we will be focusing on one major concert pianist each month. This month is Sviatoslav Richter.

Check out his life: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sviatoslav_Richter

Richter playing Prokofiev Sonata no. 7. Start at 14:20 to listen to the last movement! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zptvLiMBn7E

Question: What do you notice about a Russian playing another Russian's music (Richter playing Prokofiev)? What does this movement remind you of?