Prokofiev was especially active as a pianist during his years in the United States. The titles of numerous reviews seem to refer as much to his compositions as to his performances: "A titan of a pianist,” "Volcanic eruption at the keyboard,” "Russian chaos in music,” among others. (Boris Berman)

Prokofiev was especially active as a pianist during his years in the United States. The titles of numerous reviews seem to refer as much to his compositions as to his performances: "A titan of a pianist,” "Volcanic eruption at the keyboard,” "Russian chaos in music,” among others.

Boris Berman

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