Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44 / Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 47 (Original 1930 Version) - Neeme Järvi

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That these symphonies are not more famous than they are simply amazes me. Prokofiev understood the nature of symphonic writing, and after the dainty cuteness of Symphony 1, he was ready to make his own mark. The Symphony 3 (1929) begins with a brash sense of alarm, then becomes quieter, more operatic in nature. And the composer's weird clashing harmonies are throughout the piece. Two versions of the Symphony 4 (1940) exist. This is the original version, which is shorter than the latter 1940 version. Neeme Järvi and the SNO have recorded the entire series for Chandos, and these are the ones to have. --Paul Cook.

Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44 / Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 47 (Original 1930 Version) - Neeme Järvi, Music, Sergey Prokofiev, Neeme Jarvi, Scottish National Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Symphony, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Symphonic
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    Prokofiev: The Complete Symphonies (incl. Symphony No. 4, Revised Version)
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    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No. 1 In D Major Op. 25 'Classical': I. Allegro
    2. Symphony No. 1 In D Major Op. 25 'Classical': II. Larghetto
    3. Symphony No. 1 In D Major Op. 25 'Classical': III. Gavotte: Non troppo allegro
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    5. Symphony No. 4 Op.112: I. Andante-Allegro eroico-Allegretto
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    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No. 3 In C Minor Op.44: I. Moderato
    2. Symphony No. 3 In C Minor Op.44: II. Andante
    3. Symphony No.3 In C Minor Op.44: III. Allegro agitato
    4. Symphony No.3 In C Minor Op.44: IV. Andante mosso - Allegro agitato
    5. Symphony No.4 In C Major Op.47: I. Andante assai - Allegro eroico
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    7. Symphony No.4 In C Major Op.47: III. Moderato, quasi allegretto
    8. Symphony No.4 In C Major Op.47: IV. Allegro risoluto

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No. 2 In D Minor Op. 40: I Allegro ben articolato - II Theme and Variations
    2. Symphony No. 2 In D Minor Op. 40: Theme
    3. Symphony No. 2 In D Minor Op. 40: Variation 1
    4. Symphony No. 2 In D Minor Op. 40: Variation 2
    5. Symphony No. 2 In D Minor Op. 40: Variation 3
    6. Symphony No. 2 In D Minor Op. 40: Variation 4
    7. Symphony No. 2 In D Minor Op. 40: Variation 5
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    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.5 In F Flat Major Op.100: I Andante
    2. Symphony No.5 In F Flat Major Op.100: II Allegro marcato
    3. Symphony No.5 In F Flat Major Op.100: III Adagio
    4. Symphony No.5 In F Flat Major Op.100: IV Allegro giocoso
    5. Symphony No.7 In C Sharp Minor Op.131: I Moderato
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    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars RE: on Jeff's super review.......2004-06-22

    Jeff Lipscomb's review is THE best review I've read on Prokofiev's symphonies on ANY web site. Masterly written. Jeff's mention of recordings I was not even aware of. I have the Anosov/Czech's 7th and agree, its even slightly better than the great Samosud/All Union. I had Rozh's 1,7 and 2,3, from the early 60's on Consonance, I found them "fair", prefer Kuchar to Rozh. I sure would love to find the Kond/Chicago and Kond/Concertgebouw on my fav Prok, the 3rd. I'll have to look for Mrvinsky on the 6th, but never been a big fan of Mrv. I like Kuchar alot in 2-7. The Jarvi are OK as a second set, HOWEVER I see some reviewer's are giving too many stars. ?? The Stok/USSR 5th should be a very interesting performance , but is rare. Jeff Thanks for the super review/FAIR review.

    EDIT
    I see 5 of 13 have found at least something interesting in my review.
    I guess the fact that I've heard the Samosud and Anosov (Rozhdestvensky's father) gives me some credence.
    I realize that 13 folks have passed by my review, more than any other review of other recordings, tells me that many are seeking to find out which recording they should go with.
    Having had all the Rozh/USSR on Consonance/2,3,1,7, Samosud's 7th, Anisov/Czech's 7th, Muti's 3,5 /Philidelphia, and knowing this Jarvi from several selections. the Kuchar offers not only the finest of all in my humble opinion, but also is easily avaliable, great sound, with Naxos' prices.
    Though I do not like Kuchar's iron handed technique/attitudes (as I've heard) with the orch, as with Reiner, the results are there. IOW there is emotion in Kuchar's recordings, as opposed to Reiner's coldness.


    5 out of 5 stars Spectacular.......2003-10-22

    A must for Prokofiev fans. Jarvi and RSNO do a marvelous job. All the performances are inspired and well played. This set is well worth the money. Great sound on these recordings. Chandos does it again! Buy this set of recordings and tell everyone you know about them.

    3 out of 5 stars A decent set.......2001-08-23

    This set is worthwhile if you want a complete set of the symphonies. Only the 6th is perhaps a first recommendation when comparing individual symphonies, though. I will more quickly turn to Abbado or Muti for 3, Szell or Karajan for 5, and Previn or Malko for 7. The second is not one that is recorded often, for good reason. It has many fine moments that are, unfortunately, drowning in a sea of loud, unsubtle noise. Neither versions of 4 are particular favorites either. But if you want a complete set, this is as good as any. But I would recommend getting the best of them (3, 5, and 6) in individual performances.

    5 out of 5 stars Awesome music, playing, feeling and recording!.......2001-01-23

    This is well worth the money!I listen to the set every week. 4 revised is magical. 3 is an all out asault from all sides! The rest are at worst very entertaining.
    Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44 / Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 47 (Original 1930 Version) - Neeme Järvi
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    		 Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44 / Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 47 (Original 1930 Version) - Neeme Järvi
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    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.3 in C minor, Op.44: Moderato
    2. Symphony No.3 in C minor, Op.44: Andante
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    4. Symphony No.3 in C minor, Op.44: Andante Mosso - Allegro Agitato
    5. Symphony No.4 In C Major, Op.47 (Original 1930 Version): Andante Assai - Allegro Eroico
    6. Symphony No.4 In C Major, Op.47 (Original 1930 Version): Andante Tranquillo
    7. Symphony No.4 In C Major, Op.47 (Original 1930 Version): Moderato, Quasi Allegretto
    8. Symphony No.4 In C Major, Op.47 (Original 1930 Version): Allegro Risoluto

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    That these symphonies are not more famous than they are simply amazes me. Prokofiev understood the nature of symphonic writing, and after the dainty cuteness of Symphony 1, he was ready to make his own mark. The Symphony 3 (1929) begins with a brash sense of alarm, then becomes quieter, more operatic in nature. And the composer's weird clashing harmonies are throughout the piece. Two versions of the Symphony 4 (1940) exist. This is the original version, which is shorter than the latter 1940 version. Neeme Järvi and the SNO have recorded the entire series for Chandos, and these are the ones to have. --Paul Cook.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Two Lesser Known Prokofiev Symphonies .......2006-03-29

    Neeme Järvi has a penchant for the music of Prokofiev as is apparent in his generous catalogue of recorded works. He understands Prokofiev's eternal dichotomy between gorgeous melody and the attacking bitter and brassy irony that suffuses all of his works.

    Symphony No. 3 is a tough piece because of the musical ideas contained within the entire work are form the vitriolic opera 'The Fiery Angel', an opera that is too seldom performed because of its demands on the vocalists as well as its dark theme. But Prokofiev managed to draw upon the many moments of the opera and from those created this truly original symphony. It is exciting, challenging, and ultimately gripping work.

    The Symphony No. 4 was likewise extracted from another source, this time Prokofiev's ballet for Diaghilev 'The Prodigal Son'. The score is rich in melodic outpouring and contains some of Prokofiev's most soaring lines. Not uncommon for the times, Prokofiev eventually re-wrote the symphony in 1947, but on this recording Järvi conducts his Scottish National Orchestra in the original 1930 version. The recorded sound is superb and Järvi's manner of approach to both these great scores is uncannily on target. An excellent introduction to lesser-known Prokofiev symphonies. Grady Harp, March 06

    5 out of 5 stars Buy Now.......2002-01-24

    Seriously, if you have never heard Symphony #3, you must purchase this disk. Stravinsky idolized Tchaikovsky's immense lyricism. When Prokofiev is at his best, the result is a chimera of the two (to me, the piece Le Baiser de la Fee that Stravinsky finished for Tchaikovsky sounds like Prokofiev). Symphony 3 is probably the best example of Prokofiev's immense genius in fusing these disparate elements. The first movement is centered around a dark, hypnotic circular theme that bursts out like an explosion at the start of the piece, fading rapidly into a more assuring subtheme which is quickly dismissed by quivering strings and then a long descent into madness which is capped in an outrageous conclusion to the first movement, followed by one of the most hauntingly beautiful second movements in all music.

    As was noted elsewhere, Prokofiev poached this music from his opera 'The Fiery Angel' when, after 10 years, he was unable to get it staged. The opera is about a woman who keeps having visions and she can't tell if they are an angel or the devil. The music lives up to this lofty billing, alternately mixing the beatific and the infernal, until it ends in a mad, farcical romp. On the very short list of works you can't live without...

    5 out of 5 stars The Finest.......2001-11-16

    Neeme Jarvi's grasp of Prokofiev's music is astounding. This CD is one of a collection on Chandos of all of Prokofiev's symphonies. First the recoding quality is Chandos which is second to none and worth every penny. Secondly both Orchestra and conducter are committed to this biting saterical sometimes brutal and sometimes gloriously beautiful work. The smashing opening bars propel you into a dark and somber world. The ending is even more shattering. In between is vintage melodic Prokofiev. Get this. Get them all if they are Chandos and Neeme Jarvi....

    5 out of 5 stars A Personal Reflection to Prokovief's Sym. No.3.......2001-09-24

    I ordered this cd shortly before the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. I have since listened to the 3rd Symphony over and over. It seems to reflect so much of my own emotional turmoil following these horrific events. The crashing alarm of the openning, the soft quizzical lament of the ensueing theme, the brutal brassy vengeful march, the anxiety of the restlessly scurrying strings, the mystical other-worldly searching that also seems present in the first movement: all this makes this symphony one of the few pieces of music that I turn to in the face of these shattering assaults on peace and normalcy.

    5 out of 5 stars six stars if they had them to give!.......2001-01-22

    All of the positive writing above is right as far I am concerned. The 3rd is crazy, insanely beautiful. The man froze me in my chair in the 1st movement!(and it went that way to the end) Many composers seemed to have been great artist, this guy was a kind of musical magicman! The 4th revised is much more fluid and dramatic than the first 4th. It's got more of the most beautiful music you'll ever hear.You can get it with the 1st. symphony. Jarvi and the Scottish Royal are all one cold dream. Words to discribe #3- violent,brutal,ellegant,magical,dreamy,jazz,sinful etc etc! Caution: if you do not enjoy some atonalness or music with "many" unusual shifts to many different themes, this may not be your bag!
    Sergei Prokofiev - 50th Anniversary Edition
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    Tracks:

    1. Andante Assai-Allegro Eroico - Mstislav Rostropovich
    2. Andante Tranquillo - Mstislav Rostropovich
    3. Moderato Quasi Allegretto - Mstislav Rostropovich
    4. Allegro Risoluto - Mstislav Rostropovich
    5. Andante-Allegro Eroico - Mstislav Rostropovich
    6. Andante Tranquillo - Mstislav Rostropovich
    7. Moderato Quasi Allegretto - Mstislav Rostropovich
    8. Allegro Risoluto - Mstislav Rostropovich

    Tracks:

    1. Allegro Moderato - Mstislav Rostropovich
    2. Largo - Mstislav Rostropovich
    3. Vivace - Mstislav Rostropovich
    4. Allegro - Mstislav Rostropovich
    5. Larghetto - Mstislav Rostropovich
    6. Gavotte - Mstislav Rostropovich
    7. Finale - Mstislav Rostropovich

    Tracks:

    1. Allegro - Mstislav Rostropovich
    2. Theme Et Variations - Mstislav Rostropovich
    3. Moderato - Mstislav Rostropovich
    4. Andante - Mstislav Rostropovich
    5. Allegro Agitato - Mstislav Rostropovich
    6. Andantino Mosso - Mstislav Rostropovich

    Tracks:

    1. Moderato - Mstislav Rostropovich
    2. Allegretto - Mstislav Rostropovich
    3. Andante Espressivo - Mstislav Rostropovich
    4. Vivace - Mstislav Rostropovich
    5. Andante - Mstislav Rostropovich
    6. Allegro Marcato - Mstislav Rostropovich
    7. Adagio - Mstislav Rostropovich
    8. Allegro Giocoso - Mstislav Rostropovich

    Tracks:

    1. Andantino - Maxim Vengerov
    2. Scherzo: Vivacissimo - Maxim Vengerov
    3. Moderato - Maxim Vengerov
    4. Andante - Mstislav Rostropovich
    5. Allegro Giusto - Mstislav Rostropovich
    6. Andante Con Moto - Mstislav Rostropovich

    Tracks:

    1. Allegro Moderato - Vadim Repin
    2. Andante Assai - Vadim Repin
    3. Allegro, Ben Marcato - Vadim Repin
    4. Vivace - Vladimir Kraniev
    5. Andante - Vladimir Kraniev
    6. Moderato - Vladimir Kraniev
    7. Vivace - Vladimir Kraniev

    Tracks:

    1. Allegro Brioso - Vladimir Kraniev
    2. Andante Assai - Vladimir Kraniev
    3. Allegro Scherzando - Vladimir Kraniev
    4. Allegro Con Brio - Vladimir Kraniev
    5. Moderato Ben Accentuato - Vladimir Kraniev
    6. Toccata: Allegro Con Fuoco - Vladimir Kraniev
    7. Larghetto - Vladimir Kraniev
    8. Vivo - Vladimir Kraniev

    Tracks:

    1. Andantino-Allegretto - Vladimir Kraniev
    2. Scherzo: Vivace - Vladimir Kraniev
    3. Intermezzo: Allegro Moderato - Vladimir Kraniev
    4. Finale: Allegro Tempestoso - Vladimir Kraniev
    5. Andante-Allegro - Vladimir Kraniev
    6. Theme And Variations: Andantino - Vladimir Kraniev
    7. Allegro, Ma Non Troppo - Vladimir Kraniev

    Tracks:

    1. Montagues And Capulets - Armin Jordan
    2. Juliet The Little Girl - Armin Jordan
    3. Friar Laurence - Armin Jordan
    4. Dance - Armin Jordan
    5. Romeo And Juliet Before Parting - Armin Jordan
    6. Dance Of The Maids With Lillies - Armin Jordan
    7. Romeo At Juliet's Grave - Armin Jordan
    8. Folk Dance - Armin Jordan
    9. Scene - Armin Jordan
    10. Madrigal - Armin Jordan
    11. Minuet - Armin Jordan
    12. Masks - Armin Jordan
    13. Romeo And Juliet - Armin Jordan
    14. Death Of Tybalt - Armin Jordan
    15. Romeo At The Fountain - Armin Jordan
    16. Morning Dance - Armin Jordan
    17. Juliet Variations - Armin Jordan
    18. The Nurse - Armin Jordan
    19. Aubade - Armin Jordan
    20. Death Of Juliet - Armin Jordan

    Tracks:

    1. Musical March - Patrick Stewart
    2. Andantino - Patrick Stewart
    3. Allegro-Andantino, Come Prima - Patrick Stewart
    4. L'Istesso Tempo-Piu Mosso - Patrick Stewart
    5. Moderato-Allegro, Ma Non Troppo-Moderato - Patrick Stewart
    6. Poco Piu Andante-Andantino, Come Prima-Andante - Patrick Stewart
    7. Andante Molto-Nervoso-Allegro-Meno Mosso - Patrick Stewart
    8. Allegro-Moderato - Patrick Stewart
    9. Andantino, Come Prima-Vivo-Andante Molto - Patrick Stewart
    10. Allegro-Poco Meno Mosso-Moderato - Patrick Stewart
    11. Allegro Moderato-Andante - Patrick Stewart
    12. Moderato-Poco Piu Mosso-Sostenuto-L'Intesso Tempo-Poco Piu Mosso-Andante-Allegro - Patrick Stewart
    13. Musical March - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    14. Andantino - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    15. Allegro-Andantino, Come Prima - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    16. L'Istesso Tempo-Piu Mosso - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    17. Moderato-Allegro, Ma Non Troppo-Moderato - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    18. Poco Piu Andante-Andantino, Come Prima-Andante - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    19. Andante Molto-Nervoso-Allegro-Meno Mosso - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    20. Allegro-Moderato - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    21. Andantino, Come Prima-Vivo-Andante Molto - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    22. Allegro-Poco Meno Mosso-Moderato - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    23. Allegro Moderato-Andante - Marius Muller-Westernhagen
    24. Moderato-Poco Piu Mosso-Sostenuto-L'Intesso Tempo-Poco Piu Mosso-Andante-Allegro - Marius Muller-Westernhagen

    Tracks:

    1. Musical March - Jacques Martin
    2. Andantino - Jacques Martin
    3. Allegro-Andantino, Come Prima - Jacques Martin
    4. L'Istesso Tempo-Piu Mosso - Jacques Martin
    5. Moderato-Allegro, Ma Non Troppo-Moderato - Jacques Martin
    6. Poco Piu Andante-Andantino, Come Prima-Andante - Jacques Martin
    7. Andante Molto-Nervoso-Allegro-Meno Mosso - Jacques Martin
    8. Allegro-Moderato - Jacques Martin
    9. Andantino, Come Prima-Vivo-Andante Molto - Jacques Martin
    10. Allegro-Poco Meno Mosso-Moderato - Jacques Martin
    11. Allegro Moderato-Andante - Jacques Martin
    12. Moderato-Poco Piu Mosso-Sostenuto-L'Intesso Tempo-Poco Piu Mosso-Andante-Allegro - Jacques Martin
    13. Musical March - Miguel Bose
    14. Andantino - Miguel Bose
    15. Allegro-Andantino, Come Prima - Miguel Bose
    16. L'Istesso Tempo-Piu Mosso - Miguel Bose
    17. Moderato-Allegro, Ma Non Troppo-Moderato - Miguel Bose
    18. Poco Piu Andante-Andantino, Come Prima-Andante - Miguel Bose
    19. Andante Molto-Nervoso-Allegro-Meno Mosso - Miguel Bose
    20. Allegro-Moderato - Miguel Bose
    21. Andantino, Come Prima-Vivo-Andante Molto - Miguel Bose
    22. Allegro-Poco Meno Mosso-Moderato - Miguel Bose
    23. Allegro Moderato-Andante - Miguel Bose
    24. Moderato-Poco Piu Mosso-Sostenuto-L'Intesso Tempo-Poco Piu Mosso-Andante-Allegro - Miguel Bose

    Tracks:

    1. Russia Under The Mongolian Yoke - Carolyn Watkinson
    2. Song About Alexander Nevsky - Carolyn Watkinson
    3. The Crusaders In Pskov - Carolyn Watkinson
    4. 'Arise, Ye Russian People' - Carolyn Watkinson
    5. The Battle On The Ice - Carolyn Watkinson
    6. The Field Of The Dead - Carolyn Watkinson
    7. Alexander's Entry Into Pskov - Carolyn Watkinson
    8. Adoration Of Weles And Ala - Carolyn Watkinson
    9. Tshushbog And The Dance Of The Spirits - Carolyn Watkinson
    10. The Night - Carolyn Watkinson
    11. Departure Of Lolli And Followers To The Sun - Carolyn Watkinson

    Tracks:

    1. Adagio - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    2. Allegro Fastoso - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    3. Presto - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    4. Andante Assai - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    5. Andante Pomposo - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    6. Cinderella Arrives At The Ball (2nd Suite, No.5) - Alain Lombard
    7. Cinderella And The Prince (3rd Suite, No.2) - Alain Lombard
    8. Galop (2nd Suite, No.7) - Alain Lombard
    9. Amoroso (3rd Suite, No.8) - Alain Lombard
    10. Cinderella's Waltz/Midnight (1st Suite, Nos.7 & 8) - Alain Lombard
    11. Entry Of The People - Philharmonia Orchestra
    12. The Officials - Philharmonia Orchestra
    13. The Sailor And The Factory Worker - Philharmonia Orchestra
    14. The Factory - Philharmonia Orchestra

    Tracks:

    1. Ridiculous Fellows - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    2. Magician Tchelio And Fata Morgana - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    3. March - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    4. Scherzo - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    5. The Prince And The Princess - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    6. Flight - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    7. The Birth Of Kije - London Philharmonic Orchestra
    8. Romance - London Philharmonic Orchestra
    9. Wedding Of Kije - London Philharmonic Orchestra
    10. Troika - London Philharmonic Orchestra
    11. Burial Of Kije - London Philharmonic Orchestra

    Tracks:

    1. Andante Assai - Boris Berezovsky
    2. Allegro Brusco - Boris Berezovsky
    3. Andante - Boris Berezovsky
    4. Allegrissimo - Boris Berezovsky
    5. Moderato - Boris Berezovsky
    6. Scherzo-Presto - Boris Berezovsky
    7. Andante - Boris Berezovsky
    8. Allegro Con Brio - Boris Berezovsky
    9. Andante - Boris Berezovsky
    10. Lento, Ma Non Troppo - Boris Berezovsky
    11. Animato, Ma Non Allegro - Boris Berezovsky
    12. Allegretto Leggero E Scherzando - Boris Berezovsky
    13. Andante Non Troppo - Boris Berezovsky

    Tracks:

    1. Andante Cantabile - Vadim Repin
    2. Allegro - Vadim Repin
    3. Commodo (Quasi Allegretto) - Vadim Repin
    4. Allegro Con Brio - Vadim Repin
    5. Moderato - Jean-Pierre Rampal
    6. Scherzo - Jean-Pierre Rampal
    7. Andante - Jean-Pierre Rampal
    8. Allegro Con Brio - Jean-Pierre Rampal
    9. Andante Grave - Arto Noras
    10. Moderato - Arto Noras
    11. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Arto Noras

    Tracks:

    1. Allegro, Ma Non Troppo - Pascal Devoyon
    2. Scherzo - Pascal Devoyon
    3. Andante - Pascal Devoyon
    4. Vivace - Pascal Devoyon
    5. Allegro Inquieto - Alexei Sultanov
    6. Andante Caloroso - Alexei Sultanov
    7. Precipitato - Alexei Sultanov
    8. Andante Dolce - Steven De Groote
    9. Andante Sognando - Steven De Groote
    10. Vivace - Steven De Groote

    Tracks:

    1. Morning - Gyorgy Sebok
    2. Promenade - Gyorgy Sebok
    3. A Little Story - Gyorgy Sebok
    4. Tarantella - Gyorgy Sebok
    5. Regret - Gyorgy Sebok
    6. Waltz - Gyorgy Sebok
    7. March Of The Grasshoppers - Gyorgy Sebok
    8. The Rain And The Rainbow - Gyorgy Sebok
    9. Playing Tag - Gyorgy Sebok
    10. March - Gyorgy Sebok
    11. Evening - Gyorgy Sebok
    12. The Moon Strolls In The Meadow - Gyorgy Sebok
    13. No.7 Prelude - Cyprien Katsaris
    14. National Dance (Allegro Giocoso) - Steven De Groote
    15. Scene (Allegretto) - Steven De Groote
    16. Menuet (Assai Moderato) - Steven De Groote
    17. Juliet (Vivace) - Steven De Groote
    18. Masks (Andante Maricale) - Steven De Groote
    19. The Montagues And Capulets (Allegro Pesante) - Steven De Groote
    20. Friar Laurence (Andante Espressivo) - Steven De Groote
    21. Mercutio - Steven De Groote
    22. Dance Of The Young Girls (Andante Con Eleganza) - Steven De Groote
    23. Romeo And Juliet Before Separation (Lento) - Steven De Groote
    24. Toccata For Piano - Cyprien Katsaris

    Tracks:

    1. Moderato - Berlin Soloists
    2. Andante Energico - Berlin Soloists
    3. Allegro Sostenuto, Ma Con Brio - Berlin Soloists
    4. Adagio Pesante - Berlin Soloists
    5. Allegro Precipitato, Ma Non Troppo Presto - Berlin Soloists
    6. Andantino - Berlin Soloists
    7. Overture On Hebrew Themes - Berlin Soloists
    8. Overture On Hebrew Themes - Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
    9. No.2 Andantino - Nathan Milstein
    10. No.3 Andante Assai - Nathan Milstein

    Tracks:

    1. Ouverture - Lajos Miller
    2. 'Ciel Clair Et Printannier' - Lajos Miller
    3. 'Je Ne Veux Pas Dormir, Je Ne Peux Pas Dormir' - Lajos Miller
    4. 'Peu Leur Importe Que J'Existe' - Lajos Miller
    5. Un Bal Chez Un vieux Gentilhomme - Lajos Miller
    6. Scene Et Arrivee De L'Empereur - Lajos Miller
    7. 'Que Les Astres Poursuivent Leur Ronde' - Lajos Miller
    8. 'Par Un Soir De Printemps' - Lajos Miller
    9. Un Salon Dans L'Hotel Particulier Du Prince Bolkonski - Lajos Miller
    10. Le Comte Rostov, Natasha, La Princesse Marie - Lajos Miller
    11. 'Ah, Mademoiselle La Comtesse' - Lajos Miller
    12. 'De Quel Droit Me Refusent-Ils?' - Lajos Miller

    Tracks:

    1. 'Enfin Vous Etes Venue Chez Moi' - Lajos Miller
    2. 'Comme Elle Est Belle' - Lajos Miller
    3. 'Mon Sort Est Entre Vos Mains' - Lajos Miller
    4. 'Je La Retrouverai' - Lajos Miller
    5. Entree Du Cocher Balaga - Lajos Miller
    6. 'Joseph, De Loutre!' - Lajos Miller
    7. Un Salon De La Maison De Madame Akhrossimova - Lajos Miller
    8. 'C'est Du Propre!' - Lajos Miller
    9. 'Bezoukhov... Fais Entrer' - Lajos Miller
    10. 'J'ai Une Confiance Aveugle En Vous' - Lajos Miller
    11. Le Cabinet De Pierre Bezouhkov - Lajos Miller
    12. 'J'ai A Vous Parler' - Lajos Miller

    Tracks:

    1. Epigraphe - Lajos Miller
    2. Borodino Avant La Bataille - Lajos Miller
    3. 'Allons-y Les Enfants' - Lajos Miller
    4. 'Vous Etes Le Prince Bolkonski' - Lajos Miller
    5. Un Groupe De Paysans - Lajos Miller
    6. 'Moscou!' - Lajos Miller
    7. 'Denissov, Son Premier Fiance!' - Lajos Miller
    8. Apparition De Pierre, En Frac Vert Et Chapeau Blanc - Lajos Miller
    9. 'Dans L'Espace' - Lajos Miller
    10. Choeur Des Soldats, Choeur Des Partisans - Lajos Miller
    11. 'Travailler Sans Relache' - Lajos Miller
    12. 'Peuple Incomparable, Peuple Merveilleux' - Lajos Miller
    13. Des Grenadiers Defilent Au Loin. Passage Du Regiment Izmailovski - Lajos Miller
    14. Passage Au Loin Du Regement Du Cosaques - Lajos Miller
    15. 'Dommage, Mais Tu N'as Pas Tort'/'Pauvre Vieux'/'Tout Notre Peuple S'Est Leve' - Lajos Miller
    16. 'Le Vin Est Tire' - Lajos Miller
    17. 'Freres, Courons Au Combat' - Lajos Miller
    18. Conseil De Guerre Dans Une Isba A Fili - Lajos Miller
    19. 'L'Antique Et Sainte Capitale' - Lajos Miller
    20. 'Si Vous Decidez De Vous Battre' - Lajos Miller
    21. 'L'Ennemi Nous Apporte La Mort' - Lajos Miller
    22. 'Comment Est Arrivee Cette Chose Terrible?' - Lajos Miller
    23. Des Soldats Passent Sur La Route - Lajos Miller

    Tracks:

    1. Une Rue De Moscou, Occupee Par Les Francais - Lajos Miller
    2. 'La Fillette Chante' - Lajos Miller
    3. 'Viens Donc, Viens Ma Belle Amie' - Lajos Miller
    4. Un Groupe De Moscovites, Une Femme Ouvrier, Une Boutiquiere, Douniacha, Mavra Kouzminicha, Matveiev - Lajos Miller
    5. Passage Des Soldats Maraudeurs - Lajos Miller
    6. Foule De Moscovites - Lajos Miller
    7. 'C'est L'Heure De Mourir Ou De Triompher' - Lajos Miller
    8. 'Vous En Avez Des Tetes' - Lajos Miller
    9. Les Francais Sortent. Accourt Une Foule De Moscovites - Lajos Miller
    10. Entre Du Marechal Davoust. Un Detachement Francais Amene Un Groupe De Prisonniers Parmi Lesquels Platon Karataiev - Lajos Miller
    11. 'Voyez, Voyez Ces Flammes!' - Lajos Miller
    12. 'Trois Fois Ils M'Ont Tue' - Lajos Miller
    13. Arrivee Des Comediens Et Comediennes - Lajos Miller
    14. 'Quel Affreux Spectacle' - Lajos Miller
    15. 'Par Une Sombre Nuit Sans Lune' - Lajos Miller
    16. Une Isba. Il Fait Nuit. Le Prince Andre Grievement Blesse - Lajos Miller
    17. 'Tout S'Allonge, S'Etire' - Lajos Miller
    18. 'Qu'est-ce La?' - Lajos Miller
    19. 'Pourquoi Trop?' - Lajos Miller
    20. Une Route De Smolensk Sous Une Tempete De Neige. Les Troupes Francaises Battent En Retraite. Entree De Rampal Et Bonnet - Lajos Miller
    21. Les Prisonniers. Pierre Et Platon Karataiev - Lajos Miller
    22. 'Freres, Vous Nous Avez Sauves' - Lajos Miller
    23. Denissov, Pierre - Lajos Miller
    24. 'Un Jouir Notre Fedor Voulut Faire Prisonnier Un Francais Tout Vif' - Lajos Miller
    25. 'Le Serenissime' - Lajos Miller
    26. 'Notre Russie Est Sauvee' - Lajos Miller

    Tracks:

    1. March - Sergei Prokofiev
    2. Intermezzo - Sergei Prokofiev
    3. March - Sergei Prokofiev
    4. Tales Of Old Grandmother - Sergei Prokofiev
    5. Toccata - Sergei Prokofiev
    6. Prelude, Op.23 No.5 In G Minor - Sergei Prokofiev
    7. Prelude, Op.45 No.3/Winged Poem Op.51 No.3 - Sergei Prokofiev
    8. Bydlo; Ballet Des Pousins Dans Leur Coques - Sergei Prokofiev
    9. Promenade, The Old Castle - Sergei Prokofiev
    10. Fantasia (Improvisation) On Themes From The Symphonic Suite 'Sheherezade' - Sergei Prokofiev
    11. Song Of Praise - Sergei Prokofiev
    12. Canon Founders - Sergei Prokofiev
    13. Serge Prokofiev American Radio Interview - Sergei Prokofiev
    14. Serge Prokofiev Russian Interview - Sergei Prokofiev

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars An excellent collection of Prokofiev's major works.......2007-06-25

    I was introduced to the music of Prokofiev through his symphonies, and was immediately drawn in by the beauty of his music. So I bought this box set without listening to any other of his works first.

    I was not disappointed in any way. Here, collected together very nicely, are a large portion of Prokofiev's works. Many of the performances here are reissues of past recordings, mostly from the '80s and early '90s. There are many imminent performers here, such as Mstislav Rostropovich (Prokofiev was a good friend and teacher of Rostropovich, and dedicated his Cello concerto to him after hearing him play), Seiji Ozawa, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and many other excellent musicians and orchestras. Rest assured that these are some of the best performances available of the works included.

    The recording quality is unquestionable. Most of the performances are digital, clean, and rich (no distorted, thin, distant, or weak recordings here!). The only disc which contains poor recordings is the Archive Recordings disc, which is understandable as the recordings are very old (including Prokofiev playing or singing some of his own works and some works by other composers).

    As for range of compositions included, we have here a magnificent collection of Prokofiev's most important music (and some of his rarer pieces as well): his entire symphonies and concertos, a selection of his instrumental music (including violin, flute, cello, and piano sonatas), many of his stage works including Romeo & Juliet, Alexander Nevsky, the Prodigal Son, The Steel Step, The Love for Three Oranges, Lieutenant Kije, etc., and an entire recording of his War and Peace opera.

    One inclusion that I find somewhat baffling is that of 4 different versions of Peter and the Wolf: English, German, Spanish, and French. I would have been content with just the English, but I suppose listeners from other countries can benefit from the other languages.

    I really can think of no better way to start a collection of Prokofiev's music. Here you can get his major works, and for a decent price (used copies can be a very good deal). If you are interested in the music of Prokofiev, or in 20th century classical music, this set is a great way to get a thorough introduction to Prokofiev. Highly recommended!

    5 out of 5 stars A great gift for classical collectors.......2004-05-13

    I think it's needless to say how famous are S. Prokofiev and his works. I just want to give some details about this collectible gem.

    This boxset has 5 parts:

    -Sonatas box: Instrumental and chamber music. 5 CDs including sonatas for violin(s), sonatas for piano, piano and cello, piano and flute. Music for childen, and a quintet (G minor)
    -Concertos box: 4 CDs. Including concertos for violin(no1 and 2), for piano, symphony-concerto for cello.
    -Symphonies box: 4 CDs from sym No1 to sym no7. no4: Op.47 and Op.112
    -Stage works and Films scores: 6 CDs. Romeo and Juliet, Peter and the wolf, Alexander Nevsky, Scythian Suite, The Prodigal Son, Cinderella, The love for three oranges...
    -War and Peace opera: 4CDs
    -Bonus: Role music. Including piano pieces.

    There is no question about the quality:
    -Sound: 5 stars
    -Performers technique: 5 stars
    -Boxes and color: 5 stars
    -Price: $7/CD is acceptable.

    Finally, I would like to use Sviatoslav Prokofiev's words: "This Anniversary boxset is a most impressive testimony to the interest my father's music arouse among artists, orchestras and audiences alike."

    Music Review:

    1. Sibelius: Complete String Quartets
    2. Sojourns
    3. Songs of the Auvergne [DualDisc] [DualDisc] [Original recording remastered]
    4. Strauss: Four Last Songs/Songs With Orchestra
    5. Strauss: Wind Concertos
    6. Take 9
    7. The Classical Child at the Ballet
    8. The Floating Box
    9. The Goldberg Variations
    10. The Harry Partch Collection, Volume 4

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    Beat the Drum

    Rossini: Ouvertures

    Spanish Guitar Favourites

    Living for the Moment

    Ru Electronic, Vol. 2

    Spooky Chick

    Quejio: Cantes De Ida Y Vuelta

    The Best of Friends

    The Collection

    Roses from the South

    Thanks a Million

    Salsa: El Disco de Oro

    Saludos A Puerto Rico

    Music for French Horn

    Gabrielle's Hand