Prokofiev: Ivan The Terrible

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If more movie music were like Prokofiev's film scores, there wouldn't be nearly the objection to programming it that there is with the pretentious, derivative drivel typically produced by today's composers of background music. The score is given a powerful reading by Valery Gergiev, leading the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chorus of the Kirov Orchestra; this is very much a chorus work, and the Kirov finds the right blend of classical polish and folk raucousness. Mezzo-soprano Liubov Sokolova finds the essential Slavic mournfulness of Yefrosiniya's lullaby; Nikolai Putilin wields his rough-edged baritone like the axes of the Oprichniks' song. The libretto is of limited usefulness to the average Western listener, since it prints the Russian words in Cyrillic, rather than phonetically in Latin letters; and anyone who tries to cue up a section while relying on the libretto will quickly discover that the musical numbers and the CD cuts are not quite the same. --Sarah Bryan Miller

Prokofiev: Ivan The Terrible, Music, Nikolai Putilin, Sergey Prokofiev, Valery Gergiev, Liubov Sokolova, Kirov Opera Chorus & Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Film, Film Music, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio
Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome account of Prokofiev
  • Ivan the Terrific!
  • A sonic blockbuster from a great Prokofiev conductor
 Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible

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ASIN: B000FG5PJ0
Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

  1. 1. Overture
  2. 2. March Of The Young Ivan
  3. 3. The Broad Expanse Of The Sea
  4. 4. I Shall Be Tsar!
  5. 5. The Uspensky Cathedral
  6. 6. Many Years!
  7. 7. The Simpleton
  8. 8. The Swan
  9. 8a. Glorification
  10. 9. On The Bones Of Our Enemies
  11. 10. The Tartars
  12. 11. The Cannon-founders
  13. 12. Forward To Kazan!
  14. 12a. At The Polish Court
  15. 13. Ivan Entreats The Boyars/13a. The Tartar Steppes
  16. 14. Yefrosiniya And Anastasiya
  17. 15. Song About The Beaver (Yefrosiniya's Lullaby)
  18. 16. Ivan At The Grave Of Anastasiya
  19. 17. Chorus Of The Oprichniks
  20. 17a. Oath Of The Oprichniks
  21. 18. Song Of Fyodor Basmanov And The Oprichniks
  22. 19. Dance Of The Oprichniks
  23. 20. Finale

Album Description

PROKOFIEV: IVAN THE TERRIBLE "This studio account of Ivan ranks with the best of Gergiev's opera recordings. The Russian choir and some notably forward timpani help Gergiev to build the right atmosphere. The wide vibrato of his young mezzo is nothing if not authentic and there will be no complaint about the robust singing of Nikolai Putilin."--Gramophone Good CD Guide "Prokofiev's vividly colourful music for the Eisenstein film of Ivan the Terrible has never sounded quite so bitingly dramatic on disc as under Gergiev--as electrifying as any of his opera recordings with the Kirov Company." --The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs FEATURING: Liubov Sokolova, mezzo-soprano Nikolai Putilin, baritone Chorus of the Kirov Opera Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra Valery Gergiev, conductor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome account of Prokofiev.......2007-05-02

The labelling said that this is an oratorio work. Certainly it is dramatic even without any staging. The performance is full of drama, majesty, awe and passion, all in one go.
May be Russian music requires some one with the essential 'Soviet' background knowledge and upbringing to 'reactivate' the spirit and soul behind all the massive sounds.
Certainly Gergiev is the man best-suited to this job. His reading of the work is believably authentic, and deeply moving. At many places he simply makes the listener's hairs stand on their ends.
Even if you do not normally enjoy Russian music, this is a recording that you will raise your eyebrows, suggesting clearly to you what is the 'Russian spirit'!

5 out of 5 stars Ivan the Terrific!.......2007-04-04

This opera is definitely my "discovery of the year"!

I am NOT an opera lover, and actually the operas I like are very few. The first and foremost is uncontestably Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Prokofiev's "Ivan the Terrible" has climbed at once to the second place, very close to the first. Among other reasons, its because it is clearly influenced by Boris. The same stunning mixture of Romantic, folk and Orthodox-church musics gives it the very "Russian" flavour of Boris (but Ivan is, of course, more modern-styled).

Gergiev is the right man in the right place. He extracts the best of this work, emphasizes the dramatic elements (but does not exaggerate in that), and, above all - gives it very Russian and very majestic (the singers and orchestra are Russian, too). He touches upon the most minute sensitivities and at the seme time leads the orchestra, chorus and singers sweepingly. You can really sense his charisma through the sounds.

The recording is very good.

I recommend it warmly, even to people who don't like opera.

5 out of 5 stars A sonic blockbuster from a great Prokofiev conductor.......2007-01-31

Prokofiev wrote a lot of garish, at times nearly berserk music for Eisenstein's epic, unfinished trilogy, Ivan the Terrible. The project, begun in 1942, dragged on for years, and the composer lost both inspiration and his health, dying before his music could be shaped into concert form like the wildly successful cantata derived from Alexander Nevsky. The music for Ivan is boisterous, at times steely, lacking in the tragic element, but full of folk choruses and even a few moments of quiet mystical serenity in the midst of a lot of bombast.

To really bring it off you need Russians, and those Russians should be going hell-for-leather. Under Gergiev they do as never before. Despite the Dutch orchestra (which sounds Russian enough to fool the rest of us), the Kirov chorus brings the right Slavic energy, as do the two soloists and of course Gergiev himself. There are moments when you think he's the greatest conductor in the world, especially when sheer dramatic momentum is called for. This CD rises to the top of the list. For those who care about performance editions, this is the long oratorio arranged by Abram Stasevich, minus the (extensive) spoken narration.
Prokofiev: Ivan The Terrible, Alexander Nevsky; Rachmaninov: The Bells
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    		Prokofiev: Ivan The Terrible, Alexander Nevsky; Rachmaninov: The Bells

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    ASIN: B000NPCMFI
    Release Date: 2007-04-24

    Tracks:

    1. Prologue
    2. No.1 Overture And Chorus (Moderato-Allegro)
    3. No.2 March Of Young Ivan (Moderato)
    4. No.3 Ocean-Sea (Andante)
    5. No.4 I Will Be Tsar! (Moderato)
    6. No.5 God Is Wonderous! (Allegro)
    7. No.6 Long Life! (Allegro Moderato)
    8. No.7 Ocean-Sea (Andante)
    9. No.8 Long Life! (Allegro Moderato)
    10. No.9 The Holy Fool (Allegro Tempestoso)
    11. No.10 The Swan (Allegro Fastoso)
    12. No.11 Celebration Song (Andante)
    13. No.12 The Swan (Allegro Fastoso)
    14. No.13 On The Bones Of The Enemy (Andante Mosso)
    15. No.14 The Tartars (Allegro Moderato)
    16. No.15 The Gunners (Moderato Energico)
    17. No.16 The Storming Of Kazan (Moderato Pesante-Andante-Allegro)
    18. No.17 Ivan's Appeal To The Boyars (Adagio-Andante Sostenuto)
    19. No.18 Yefrosinia And Anastasia (Moderato)
    20. No.19 Song About The Beaver (Andante Assai)
    21. No.20 Ivan At Anastasia's Bier (Andante)
    22. No.21 Chorus Of The Oprichniki (Moderato Energico)
    23. No.22 The Oprichniki Oath Of Loyalty (Moderato Energico)
    24. No.23 Feodor Basmanov's Song (Allegro Moderato)
    25. No.24 Dance Of The Oprichniki (Allegro Ben Ritmato)
    26. No.25 Finale (Moderato-Moderato Fastoso)

    Tracks:

    1. No.1 Russia Under The Mongolian Yoke - Andre Previn
    2. No.2 Song About Alexander Nevsky - Andre Previn
    3. No.3 The Crusaders In Psokov - Andre Previn
    4. No.4 Arise, Ye Russian People - Andre Previn
    5. No.5 The Battle On The Ice - Andre Previn
    6. No.6 The Field Of The Dead - Andre Previn
    7. No.7 Alexander's Entry Into Pskov - Andre Previn
    8. No.1 Allegro Ma Non Tanto - John Shirley-Quirk
    9. No.2 Lento - John Shirley-Quirk
    10. No.3 Presto - John Shirley-Quirk
    11. No.4 Lento Lugubre - John Shirley-Quirk

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    Specially priced 2-CD set in space-saving brilliant box with accompanying three-language booklet. Digitally remastered to the highest standards at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios.
    Prokofiev: Ivan The Terrible [SACD]
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      ASIN: B0000CABB4
      Release Date: 2003-11-25
      Sergey Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible - Concert Scenario - Neeme Järvi / The Philharmonia
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Ivan the Terrible is good
      		 Sergey Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible - Concert Scenario - Neeme Järvi / The Philharmonia
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      ASIN: B000000ANO
      Release Date: 1992-10-28

      Tracks:

      1. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 1 Ouverture
      2. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 2 Russian Sea
      3. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 3 Wedding: i) Allegro fastoso
      4. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 3 Wedding: ii) Andante
      5. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 3 Wedding: iii) Allegro fastoso
      6. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 4 Fire
      7. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 5 Tartars And Cannoneers: i) Allegro moderato
      8. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 5 Tartars And Cannoneers: ii) Moderato energico
      9. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 6 The Storming Of Kazan
      10. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 7 Ivan's Sickness: i) Adagio
      11. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 7 Ivan's Sickness: ii) Andante sostenuto
      12. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 8 At the Polish Court
      13. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 9 Anastasia
      14. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 10 Song of the Beaver (Ephrosynia's Lullaby)
      15. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 11 The Banquet: i) Allegro ben ritmato, feroce
      16. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 11 The Banquet: ii) Allegro moderato
      17. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 11 The Banquet: iii) Allegro ben ritmato
      18. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 12 Murder In The Cathedral
      19. Ivan The Terrible: Concert Scenario: 13 Final (Coda)

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Ivan the Terrible is good.......2006-09-06

      Around 1941, the film director Sergei Eisenstein began to plan a film about the life of Ivan IV of Russia ("Ivan the Terrible"). Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953), who had composed the score to Eisenstein's film, Alexander Nevsky, began to collaborate with Eisenstein on the project in 1942. Ivan the Terrible was initially to be a three part film. Part I was praised by the Soviet authorities, but Part II was banned due to its dubious depiction of Ivan (Stalin apparently thought of himself as a modern day Ivan). Subsequent to this, plans for Part III were abandoned.

      There are multiple versions of Prokofiev's "Ivan" music floating around out there. The present release is a concert scenario crafted by Christopher Palmer. Prokofiev would have created his own concert version, except that the later part of Prokofiev's life was so turbulent. The best known version of the Ivan the Terrible music was published by Abram Stasevich (the conductor of film's soundtrack), who introduced a narrator to link the different movements together. The version on the present release, thankfully, eliminates the narration, which served to distract the listener from Prokofiev's music.

      Prokofiev's score for Ivan, much like is score for Alexander Nevsky, is a blend of orchestral, orchestral plus choral, and aria-like movements. Similar to Alexander Nevsky, the music is riveting and dramatic. Things start off with a bang in the Overture (Track 1), beginning with a torrent of violin runs laying the foundation for the brass-heavy "Ivan" theme, which is heroic, yet contains an element of bombast with the inclusion of heavily accented tonicizations (a Prokofiev calling card). Another favorite is the Polonaise (Track 12) with its delightfully charming Prokofievian woodwind melody and beautiful central theme. Also notable is "The Storming of Kazan" movement (Track 9), with an overzealous tuba player depicting an approaching army. This movement does eventually settle down, and a lovely central theme is heard equal in melodiousness to anything out of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. The concluding battle music in this movement, featuring a wide array of percussion instruments and technically difficult orchestral writing is quite thrilling as well. I could go on, but suffice it to say fans of Prokofiev will find much to like in this music; although I do find the quicker sections more interesting than some of the slower movements.

      The sound quality here is quite good and the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Neemi Jarvi (a great Prokofiev conductor), play marvelously. The program notes are sufficiently detailed and an English translation of the choral parts is included.

      In conclusion, this version is a must-have for Prokofiev fans. Although, I would recommend that listeners first explore the slightly more tuneful Alexander Nevsky score, as well as Prokofiev's powerful "October" cantata before acquiring this release.

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      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

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      1. Allegro Moderato - Mstislav Rostropovich
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      5. Larghetto - Mstislav Rostropovich
      6. Gavotte - Mstislav Rostropovich
      7. Finale - Mstislav Rostropovich

      Tracks:

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      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

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      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
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      14. Death Of Tybalt - Armin Jordan
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      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

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      2. Andantino - Patrick Stewart
      3. Allegro-Andantino, Come Prima - Patrick Stewart
      4. L'Istesso Tempo-Piu Mosso - Patrick Stewart
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      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
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      12. Moderato-Poco Piu Mosso-Sostenuto-L'Intesso Tempo-Poco Piu Mosso-Andante-Allegro - Patrick Stewart
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      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
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      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."
      Ivan the Terrible
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        		Ivan the Terrible
        Prokofiev , Rostropovich , Nevsky , and Lso
        Manufacturer: Sony
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        Release Date: 1993-03-09
        Grant Johannesen Performs Rare Russian Repertoire
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          		Grant Johannesen Performs Rare Russian Repertoire

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          Rachmaninov: Bells, choral symphony Op35; Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Unbeatable bargain of undeniable quality
          • Excellent recording
          		 Rachmaninov: Bells, choral symphony Op35; Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78

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          Release Date: 1999-11-02

          Tracks:

          1. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: Prologue
          2. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.1: Overture And Chorus (Moderato - Allegro)
          3. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.2: March Of The Young Ivan (Moderato)
          4. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.3: Ocean - Sea (Andante)
          5. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: 4: I Will Be Tsar! (Moderato)
          6. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: 5: God Is Wonderous! (Allegro)
          7. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.6: Long Life! (Allegro moderato)
          8. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.7: Ocean - Sea (Andante)
          9. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.8: Long Life! (Allegro moderato)
          10. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.9: The Holy Fool (Allegro tempestoso)
          11. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.10: The Swan (Allegro fastoso)
          12. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.11: Celebration Song (Andante)
          13. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.12: The Swan (Allegro fastoso)
          14. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.13: On The Bones Of The Enemy (Andante mosso)
          15. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.14: The Tartars (Allegro moderato)
          16. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.15: The Gunners (Moderato energico)
          17. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.16: The Storming Of Kazan (Moderato pesante - Andante - Allegro)
          18. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.17: Ivan's Appeal to the Boyars (Adagio - Andante sostenuto)
          19. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.18: Yefrosinia And Anastasia (Moderato)
          20. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.19: Song About The Beaver (Andante assai)
          21. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.20: Ivan At Anastasia's Bier (Andante)
          22. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.21: Chorus Of The Oprichniki (Andante energico)
          23. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.22: The Oprichniki Oath Of Loyalty (Moderato energico)
          24. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.23: Feodor Basmanov's Song (Allegro moderato)
          25. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.24: Dance Of The Oprichniki (Allegro ben ritmato)
          26. Ivan The Terrible, Op.116: No.25: Finale (Moderato - Moderato fastoso)

          Tracks:

          1. Alexander Nevsky, Op.78: No.1: Russia Under The Mongolian Yoke - Andre Previn
          2. Alexander Nevsky, Op.78: No.2: Song About Alexander Nevsky - Andre Previn
          3. Alexander Nevsky, Op.78: No.3: The Crusaders In Pskov - Andre Previn
          4. Alexander Nevsky, Op.78: No.4: Arise, Ye Russian People - Andre Previn
          5. Alexander Nevsky, Op.78: No.5: The Battle On The Ice - Andre Previn
          6. Alexander Nevsky, Op.78: No.6: The Field Of The Dead - Andre Previn
          7. Alexander Nevsky, Op.78: No.7: Alexander's Entry Into Pskov - Andre Previn
          8. The Bells, Op.35: No.1: Allegro ma non tanto - Andre Previn
          9. The Bells, Op.35: No.2: Lento - Andre Previn
          10. The Bells, Op.35: No.3: Presto - Andre Previn
          11. The Bells, Op.35: No.4: Lento lugubre - Andre Previn

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Unbeatable bargain of undeniable quality.......2004-07-19

          While I have high regard for Claudio Abbado's reading of "Alexander Nevsky," the "Scythian Suite" and "Lieutenant Kije" on one DG disc, this Double Forte 2-CD issue from EMI's Classics presents an unbeatable bargain and outstanding performances to boot. The only draw-back is that there is no translation (as per usual) but the track titles are in English and there are some notes on the performance.

          Beginning with Ivan the Terrible, Boris Morgunov gives an exceedingly dramatic reading of the narrative. I've heard caveats issued as to his very poetic interpretation but I enjoyed it. Some Numbers combine both narrative and accompaniment. The Swan (i.e., No. 7 at track 8- the reprise) combines narrative with Irina Arkhipova's mesmerising vocals to add majesty to her graceful introduction of that theme earlier at No. 3 (i.e., track 4). Her performance in "Yefrosinia and Anastasia" again shows why she became a legend: warm, glowing tone and graceful delivery. "Ivan's Appeal to the Boyars" is both narrative and music, and the performance here is movingly desperate. Anatoly Mokrenko is the solid, firm baritone who gives a suitably robust rendition of "Feodor Basmanov's Song". Muti conducts at a slower pace than, say e.g., Gergiev, but there is no sense of lag. The Ambrosian Chorus follow his tempi with precision and they are very well harmonised. They also sing with the right 'slavic' idiom.

          Alexander Nevsky, as I have said elsewhere (while reviewing the Abbado recording) is again very well conducted/played/sung under Previn/the LSO/LSC, with Abbado's reading being only more sensitive. A perfectly idiomatic reading with the excellent contribution of Anna Reynolds, who gives a haunting and tragic account of the maiden's lament in "The Field of the Dead". Of course I had to turn to Abbado and the great Elena Obraztsova in the DG recording for a translation. Nonetheless, my experience all the richer for having both (though not financially speaking). "Alexander's Entry into Pskov" is triumphantly done in the finale.

          Rachmaninov's "The Bells" is a refreshing end to the intensity of the preceding works, though certainly a worthy composition/performance in its own right. It maps the phases of life from birth to death, using the bells as metaphors. This is another good performance and the style of Russian composition is more akin to Glazunov. The soloists and chorus sound more 'western' here but not so much as to detract from a good quality performance. The Lento (No. 2) is particularly beautiful and Sheila Armstrong's soft, sweet, melodious voice is used to good effect (lovely pianissimi). The other artists (tenor, Robert Tear and baritone, John Shirley-Quirk) also give excellent performances.

          A superb bargain.

          5 out of 5 stars Excellent recording.......2003-09-14

          This 2-CD ste is really good.
          Especially, performance of "Ivan the Terrible" by Riccardo Muti and his PO is amazing...And narration of Boris Morgunov (still he recorded in three or more times with different performers!), solists and Ambrosian Chorus are very good. Ithink, this film music is one of the most beatiful musics by Prokofiev.Virtuosity of Philharmonia (London) Orchestra is very good.

          Andre Previn's "Alexander Nevsky" performance is very impressive (especially 5th movement: The Battle on the Ice"). He recorded once again with Los Angeles PO (released on Telarc), but this is more good (and cheap!) than LaPO recording...

          And "The Bells" of Rachmaninov is also great. This choral symphony is based on poems by Edgar Allan Poe...

          This recording is very highly recommended...
          Sergei Prokofiev, Enfant Terrible (1891-1953): A 50th Anniversary Celebration
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • An eye-opening Prokofiev survey (try to buy it used)
          		 Sergei Prokofiev, Enfant Terrible (1891-1953): A 50th Anniversary Celebration

          Manufacturer: Decca
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000084H93
          Release Date: 2003-04-08

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars An eye-opening Prokofiev survey (try to buy it used).......2006-03-26

          I can't see paying full price for a two-CD compensdium, even one as lavish as this package, when all the itmes are samples for promoting Universal's catalog (expect a good representation by Ashkenazy, Rostropovich, Previn, and Gergiev). But the selection is good enough and often rare eough to warrant a buy if the price is low.

          As I listened straight through, I was surprised at how unacquainted I actually was with the wide extent of Prokofiev's style. From the very early "Dreams," which could be mistaken for Glazunov through the unfamiliar operas (Betrothal in a Monastery Garden, Semyon Kotko) to the final, sadly diminished works like the Seventh Sym. and the cello concerto, the composer covered every major Russian style of the century. I didn't find any new masterful performances--not that a short excerpt is a good enough trial--but everything here is well performced. Any listener should find something unexpected and intriguing in this two-and-a-half-hour traversal.
          Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible; Alexander Nevsky; Lieutenant Kizheh
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • Prokofiev: Film Scores 101
          		 Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible; Alexander Nevsky; Lieutenant Kizheh

          Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000001K2B
          Release Date: 1992-11-04

          Tracks:

          1. No. 1 Overture And Chorus
          2. No. 2 March Of The Young Ivan; Ocean - Sea
          3. No. 4 I'll Be The Tsar!; God Is Glorified; No. 6 Long Live Our Tsar; No. 7 Ocean - Sea
          4. No. 9 Simpleton; No. 10 The White Swan; No. 11 The Glorification; No. 12 The White Swan
          5. No. 13 One The Bones Of Foes; No. 14 The Tartars
          6. No. 15 Cannoneers; No. 16 To Kazan
          7. No. 17 Ivan Pleads With The Boyars
          8. No. 18 Effrosinya And Anastasia; No. 19 Song Of The Beaver; No. 20. Ivan At The Coffin Of Anastasia; No. 21 The Choir Of The Tsar's Men; No. 22 The Oath Of The Tsar's Men
          9. No. 23 The Song Of Fyodor Basmanov And The Tsar's Men; No. 24 The Dance Of The Tsar's Men
          10. No. 24A Polonaise
          11. No. 25 Finale

          Tracks:

          1. Russia Under The Mongolian Yoke
          2. Song About Alexander Nevsky
          3. The Crusaders In Pskov
          4. Arise, Ye Russian People
          5. The Battle On The Ice
          6. The Field Of The Dead
          7. Alexander's Entry Into Pskov
          8. The Birth Of Kizheh - Arnold Voketaitis
          9. Romance - Arnold Voketaitis
          10. Kizheh's Wedding - Arnold Voketaitis
          11. Troika - Arnold Voketaitis
          12. The Burial Of Kizheh - Arnold Voketaitis

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars Prokofiev: Film Scores 101.......2000-04-07

          This two CD set contains highlights from Prokofiev's most popular Orchestral & Choral scores for Russian cinema. The recording quality is good, a lot of attention paid to dynamics and balance by Slatkin & The St. Louis Symphony / Chorus. This collection serves best as a low-cost overview of Prokofiev film scores, geared mainly towards an audience that wishes to gain a better understanding of the composer or Twentieth Century Russian Cantatas/Symphonies. The liner notes are highly informative, covering everything from the life of Prokofiev to the life of the characters portrayed in the music. As such, this is a great "educational" collection that covers some of the most dramatic, dark and thrilling symphonic music ever produced.

          Music Review:

          1. Prokofiev:Piano Sonatas Nos. 7 & 8
          2. Rautavaara: Vigilia
          3. Reicha: Sinfonia concertante; Symphony; Overture
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          6. Sacred Feast
          7. Saint-Saens: Cello Concertos / Bruch: Kol Nidrei / Lalo: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra in D Minor
          8. Scarlatti: Concerti & Sinfonie
          9. Schmidt: Symphony No. 2 In E Flat Major
          10. SHOSTAKOVITCH: String Quartets 12,13,14 - Shostakovitch Quartet

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