Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto: a century of recordings – from the composer to contemporary mavericks

David Gutman
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Prokofiev’s most popular concerto has inspired a range of interpretations since the composer’s own 1932 recording. David Gutman picks the finest from a burgeoning discography

Still radiant: the 1967 recording by Martha Argerich and Claudio Abbado dominates the catalogue (Ilsa Buhs / DG)

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