{"product_id":"denis-kozhukhin-somnia-cd","title":"Denis Kozhukhin - Somnia CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album, which Denis Kozhukhin dedicates in memory of his parents, is very special and deeply personal to him. It brings together the innocence of Tchaikovsky's Children's Album, the playful yet technically demanding Music for Children by Prokofiev, and Alexey Shor's emotionally rich Piano Sonata No. 2. Tchaikovsky's pieces evoke childhood wonder and the fragility of life, while Prokofiev's \"easy\" works cleverly disguise technical challenges with mischievous charm. Shor's Sonata, filled with bold contrasts and introspective melodies, takes the listener on a journey of emotional discovery and resilience. Together, these works transcend their individual stories to offer a profound exploration of human experience - from the simplicity of childhood to the complexities of adulthood - all brought to life with Kozhukhin's masterful artistry.\r\nA prize-winner in prestigious competitions, including the Leeds International Piano Competition (2006) and the Queen Elizabeth Competition (2010), Denis Kozhukhin, has established himself as one of the greatest and most acclaimed pianists, with worldwide success. He now presents another chapter to his exclusive collaboration with PENTATONE, enriching the already extensive discography, after albums Grieg and Tchaikovsky's piano concertos (2016) which received a Gramophone Editor's Choice, Brahms' Ballades and Fantasies (2017) which was awarded 5 stars in Diapason, piano concertos by Ravel and Gershwin, Richard Strauss' Burleske (both 2018), Grieg: Lyric Pieces \u0026amp; Mendelssohn: Lieder ohne Worte (2019) which was selected as Gramophone's Recording of the Month, as well as the Cesar Franck's Symphonic Variations for piano and orchestra (2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 1 Morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 2 Promenade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 3 A little story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 4 Tarantella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 5 Regret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 6 Waltz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 7 Parade of grasshoppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 8 The rain and the rainbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 9 Playing tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 10 March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 11 Evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic for Children Op. 65~No. 12 The moon strolls in the meadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano Sonata No. 2~I. Moderato. Allegretto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano Sonata No. 2~II. Adagio con grazia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano Sonata No. 2~III. Molto Allegro con fuoco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 1 Morning prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 2 Winter morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 3 Playing hobby-horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 4 Mama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 5 March of the wooden soldiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 6 The sick doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 7 The doll's funeral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 8 Waltz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 9 The new doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 10 Mazurka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 11 Russian song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 12 The accordion player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 13 Kamarinskaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 14 Polka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 15 Italian song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 16 Old French song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 17 German song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 18 Neapolitan song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 19 Nanny's story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 20 The witch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 21 Sweet dreams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 22 Lark song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 23 The organ-grinder sings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Album Op. 39~No. 24 In church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46921277604097,"sku":"8717306264068","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/9063\/4497\/files\/4413421-3378457.jpg?v=1763173562","url":"https:\/\/factoryrecords.com\/products\/denis-kozhukhin-somnia-cd","provider":"Factory Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}