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What follows is a list of reviews of compositions that have been committed to compact disc. Though largely devoted to compositions by Prokofiev, I would also like to include herein reviews of musical compositions by other 20th century composers that possess Prokofiev-like virtues. That is, the music must contain original and poignant melody, possess clarity and ingenuity of musical thinking, and be skillfully constructed. I know for a fact that many of the compositions of neglected composers like Malipiero, Mennin, Miaskovsky, Bax and others have these virtues. If there is a composition by a composer that you have a particular enthusiasm for and that compares favorably with Prokofiev in terms of these aforementioned virtures, then I would encourage you to write a review of the piece and send it to me for consideration and possible inclusion in this list.

• Prokofiev's Second Symphony, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's Third Symphony, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's Fourth Symphony, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's Cinderella, op.87 and Summer Night, op.123, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's The Prodigal Son, Op. 46; Divertimento, Op. 43; Andante from Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 29bis; Symphonic Song, Op. 57, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's Two String Quartets and Sonata for Cello and Piano, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 9 in C Major; Four Studies, Op. 2; Things In Themselves, Op 45; Divertissement, Op. 43bis, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's The Fiery Angel, op.37, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's The Love of Three Oranges, op.33, reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky (Complete Original Film Score), reviewed by Robert Cummings

• Prokofiev's October Cantata, Op. 74; The Stone Flower, Op. 118 (Excerpts), reviewed by Robert Cummings