Sergei Prokofiev's Sinfonia Concertante and Cello Sonata represent the composer's profound contributions to the cello repertoire, written in different periods but equally moving. This 2016 Steinway and Sons recording features cellist Zuill Bailey with the North Carolina Symphony under Grant Llewellyn, plus pianist Natasha Paremski in the Sonata. Bailey's tone is warm and singing, bringing out the lyrical depth of Prokofiev's writing while negotiating the technical demands with ease. The Sinfonia Concertante is a dramatic work of considerable scope, while the Sonata is more intimate and reflective. Both performances capture Prokofiev's distinctive voice—modernist yet deeply musical. An excellent introduction to Prokofiev's cello works, beautifully realized by all involved.