Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Ballet

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The interpreter of Romeo and Juliet must be conscious of the deeper, more passionate expression--both brutal and tender--behind the brilliance of Prokofiev's score. He must also have a feeling for the dance, for as symphonic as this music is, its soul is rhythm. André Previn's 1973 reading with the London Symphony is warm, sensitive, and gorgeously played: here is a man who clearly knows something about love. The character of individual scenes is well caught, particularly that of the balcony scene. There is humor in the phrasing, and the tempos are indeed eminently danceable. Most appealing of all, the whole affair has a seductive ardor that can be felt in the treatment of even the smallest details. --Ted Libbey

Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Ballet, Music, Sergey Prokofiev, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Ballet, Ballet, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music
Sergei Prokofiev - 50th Anniversary Edition
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ASIN: B000088SX2
Release Date: 2003-03-04

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."
Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet Excerpts
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • dynamic,powerful
 Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet Excerpts

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000041XN
Release Date: 1991-05-10

Tracks:

  1. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Introduction
  2. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Romeo
  3. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: The street awakens
  4. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Morning dance
  5. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: The quarrel
  6. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: The fight
  7. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: The prince's command
  8. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Juliet the young girl
  9. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Entrance of the guests (Minuet)
  10. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Masks
  11. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Dance of the knights
  12. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Balcony scene
  13. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Folk dance
  14. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Friar Lawrence
  15. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Dance
  16. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Tybalt fights Mercutio
  17. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Mercutio dies
  18. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Romeo resolves to avenge Mercutio's death
  19. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Romeo fights Tybalt
  20. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Introduction to Act III
  21. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: The last farewell
  22. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Dance of the girls with lilies
  23. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Juliet's funeral
  24. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64: Juliet's death

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars dynamic,powerful.......2005-07-10

2 words two decribe this i sould say another underrated dutiot montreal performence,though i give it 4 stars mostly because of the sound witch is pretty good but nothing like some of there other ones.the performence excels on every level its way better then alot of other versions and better than tilson thomos somewhat overrated version,i wish dutiot played the entire ballet,dont pass this one up espesially if you are a prokoviev fan like me,the final number is beutifully played and famous dance of the knights is awsome and tybalts death too the playing is amazing
Sergei Prokofiev: Works for Violin and Piano
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • DEPENDABLE
  • Both Shahams are enticing musicians
 Sergei Prokofiev: Works for Violin and Piano
Gil Shaham , and Orli Shaham
Manufacturer: Artemis Classics
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002MPQKU
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

  1. March, Op. Number 1
  2. Andante Assai
  3. Allegro Brusco
  4. Andante
  5. Allegrissimo-Andante Assai Come Prima
  6. Masks
  7. Andante
  8. Lento, Ma Non Troppo
  9. Lento, Ma Non Allegro
  10. Alleretto Leggero E Scherzando
  11. Andante Non Troppo
  12. March
  13. Moderato
  14. Scherzo. Presto
  15. Andante
  16. Allegro Con Brio

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars DEPENDABLE.......2007-07-15

Prokofiev seems to have been rather shy of composing for the violin. Of the six works presented here only one, the F minor sonata, was intended for the violin in the first place, and it needed persuasion from David Oistrakh to make the composer rescue it from his `postponed' file. The other sonata was originally for flute and piano, the Five Pieces op 35 started life as wordless vocalises, and the other three short numbers are arrangements by Heifetz. However the refitting jobs have been done well, and the pieces all sound natural as we have them here, but I am tantalised by the revelation in the liner-note that the F minor sonata was inspired by Handel. Its 4-movement scheme suggests the slow-quick-slow-quick layout of Handel's duo sonatas whereas the 4 movements of the other sonata are to the later pattern standardised by Haydn in his quartets and symphonies, but I'm still groping for what the precise influence of Handel might have been on the work's content.

This set of performances ought to be a safe bet for anyone who likes Prokofiev at all, but particularly for those who find the accounts by Kremer and Argerich over-characterised. I am not myself of their number. I still prefer the dramatic handling that Kremer and Argerich give to the two sonatas, especially to the first, and I'm also pleased with the more resonant and roomy acoustic on the DG disc. Nevertheless I find more or less nothing to criticise here, so when I also take into account the three small bonus extras here I can think of no good reason for withholding a fifth star. Gil and Orli Shaham take each movement of the eight that make up the sonatas just a tad slower than Kremer and Argerich do, but as if by way of counterbalance they play the last four of the Five Pieces a little faster. The playing is accomplished and idiomatic, and brother and sister make a smooth and sympathetic partnership. The famous ghostly 'freddo' effect for the violin in the first movement of the first sonata is very effectively done indeed, the lyricism of the second sonata is most attractively put over, there is plenty of verve in the `Heifetz' numbers, the Five Melodies are properly appealing - as I've said once already, everything is as it should be. This is a textbook set of model performances, and the recording is a model of tact and discretion to match.

I found the lengthy liner-note by Harlow Robinson very interesting and informative, but perhaps I ought to say that it is by way of being something of an essay going beyond basic comment on the works comprised in the set.

4 out of 5 stars Both Shahams are enticing musicians.......2006-12-01



Gil Shaham has always held a youthful appeal, not to the extent of Nigel Kennedy's punk-rock pose (which has earned him million-seller CDs), but enough to support unusual ventures. His Paganini duets with guitar sold well, and he took it on tour. Now he has an independent label to promote his music-making with his talented sister, pianist Orli. I've enoucntered a CD devoted to Faure as well as this one devoted to Prokofiev's two violin sonatas.

Many listeners may lie the side attractions more--we get transcriptions of the March form the Love for Three Oranges as well as lyrical Songs Without Words. As to the sonatas themselves, brother and sister make a very good team. Orli is expressive and secure. She's not the world-class player that gil is, however. His execution of both sonatas is first-rate, the equal of Perlman in the more lyrical, tuneful Sonata No 2, where Shaham's trademark sweetness of tone is very enticing. The aggresive Sonata No. 1 calls for the bite of Oistrakh-Richter or the toughness of Kremer-Argerich, so it's not as effective. but the Shahams cretainly give a very good reading. Overall, this is a highly successful disc on all counts.
Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Ballet
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A soaring, inspiring performance
  • One of the great ballet recordings.
  • Good but....
  • Good
  • bladmuziek "Romeo and Julliet" piano en viool
 Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Ballet

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002SCO
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

  1. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 1 - Introduction - S. Prokofiev
  2. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 2 - Romeo - S. Prokofiev
  3. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 3 - The Street Awakens - S. Prokofiev
  4. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 4 - Morning Dance - S. Prokofiev
  5. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 5 - The Quarrel - S. Prokofiev
  6. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 6 - The Fight - S. Prokofiev
  7. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 7 - The Prince Gives His Order - S. Prokofiev
  8. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 1: No. 8 - Interlude - S. Prokofiev
  9. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 9 - Preparing For The Ball - S. Prokofiev
  10. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 10 - Juliet As A Young Girl - S. Prokofiev
  11. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 11 - Arrival Of The Guests (Minuet) - S. Prokofiev
  12. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 12 - Masks - S. Prokofiev
  13. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 13 - Dance Of The Knights - S. Prokofiev
  14. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 14 - Juliet's Variation - S. Prokofiev
  15. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 15 - Mercutio - S. Prokofiev
  16. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 16 - Madrigal - S. Prokofiev
  17. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 17 - Tybalt Recognises Romeo - S. Prokofiev
  18. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 18 - Departure Of The Guests (Gavotte) - S. Prokofiev
  19. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 19 - Balcony Scene - S. Prokofiev
  20. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 20 - Romeo's Variation - S. Prokofiev
  21. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act I: Scene 2: No. 21 - Love Dance - S. Prokofiev
  22. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 1: No. 22 - Folk Dance - S. Prokofiev
  23. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 1: No. 23 - Romeo And Mercutio - S. Prokofiev
  24. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 1: No. 24 - Dance Of The Five Couples - S. Prokofiev
  25. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 1: No. 25 - Dance With The Mandolins - S. Prokofiev
  26. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 1: No. 26 - The Nurse - S. Prokofiev

Tracks:

  1. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 1: No. 27 - The Nurse Gives Romeo The Note From Juliet - Sergei Prokofiev
  2. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 2: No. 28 - Romeo With Friar Laurence - Sergei Prokofiev
  3. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 2: No. 29 - Juliet With Friar Laurence - Sergei Prokofiev
  4. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 3: No. 30 - The People Continue To Make Merry - Sergei Prokofiev
  5. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 3: No. 31 - Folk Dance - Sergei Prokofiev
  6. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 3: No. 32 - Tybalt meets Mercutio - Sergei Prokofiev
  7. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 3: No. 33 - Tybalt And Mercutio Fight - Sergei Prokofiev
  8. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 3: No. 34 - Mercutio Dies - Sergei Prokofiev
  9. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 3: No. 35 - Romeo Decides To Avenge Mercutio's Death - Sergei Prokofiev
  10. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act II: Scene 3: No. 36 - Finale - Sergei Prokofiev
  11. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 1: No. 37 - Introduction - Sergei Prokofiev
  12. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 1: No. 38 - Romeo And Juliet (Juliet's Bedroom) - Sergei Prokofiev
  13. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 1: No. 39 - The Last Farewell - Sergei Prokofiev
  14. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 1: No. 40 - The Nurse - Sergei Prokofiev
  15. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 1: No. 41 - Juliet Refuses To Marry Paris - Sergei Prokofiev
  16. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 1: No. 42 - Juliet Alone - Sergei Prokofiev
  17. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 1: No. 43 - Interlude - Sergei Prokofiev
  18. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 2: No. 44 - At Friar Laurence's - Sergei Prokofiev
  19. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 2: No. 45 - Interlude - Sergei Prokofiev
  20. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 3: No. 46 - Juliet's Bedroom - Sergei Prokofiev
  21. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 3: No. 47 - Juliet Alone - Sergei Prokofiev
  22. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 3: No. 48 - Morning Serenade - Sergei Prokofiev
  23. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 3: No. 49 - Dance Of The Girls With The Lilies - Sergei Prokofiev
  24. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Act III: Scene 3: No. 50 - At Juliet's Bedside - Sergei Prokofiev
  25. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Epilogue: No. 51 - Juliet's funeral - Sergei Prokofiev
  26. Romeo And Juliet - Ballet, Op. 64: Epilogue: No. 52 - Death of Juliet - Sergei Prokofiev

Amazon.com

The interpreter of Romeo and Juliet must be conscious of the deeper, more passionate expression--both brutal and tender--behind the brilliance of Prokofiev's score. He must also have a feeling for the dance, for as symphonic as this music is, its soul is rhythm. André Previn's 1973 reading with the London Symphony is warm, sensitive, and gorgeously played: here is a man who clearly knows something about love. The character of individual scenes is well caught, particularly that of the balcony scene. There is humor in the phrasing, and the tempos are indeed eminently danceable. Most appealing of all, the whole affair has a seductive ardor that can be felt in the treatment of even the smallest details. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A soaring, inspiring performance.......2004-12-09

I love when music tells a story; I sit back, close my eyes and can picture what is taking place. Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet is an incredible music story that ranges from passionate high notes of innocent Juliet to low, throbbing notes of a hate battle between warring families. At times there is a humorous twinge in the music, as if the strings are smiling and the brass are laughing; other times a sadness pervades the notes. The dynamics, phrasing, and altogether blend of instruments in this recording make it incredible to listen to. Every song has impecable detail that makes the song new and different every time. Andre Previn did a fantastic job conducting this one, making the music very fresh and original.
The insert inside this CD is also wonderful since it details the story that goes with the music. Reading what is taking place at each moment gave me a deep appreciateion for this wonderful music; the emotions really come through the playing.
Lastly, amazingly enough, Prokiev's Romeo and Juliet was inspiring enough to make me want to pull Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet off the shelf! Turly this is a 'soundtrack' to Shakespeare's work.
Incredible emotion, beautiful music, and a heart-rending story-- what more could you want?

5 out of 5 stars One of the great ballet recordings........2004-03-18

Andre Previn made several ballet recordings for EMI in the '70"s. Most critics agree that this one is the best of those and has stood the test of time. Some may prefer the Maazel/Cleveland performance, with its fireworks and emphasis on brass. That recording surely holds a special place in my collection, but Previn reigns supreme in my book. The Russian flare with which Previn wields his baton is very pleasing, but he knows how to stir up excitment when needed. The horns, especially, make a tremendous impact. True, the sound is not as "in your face" as the Maazel/Cleveland recording is, but Previn makes up for it with character. The love music soars, with the LSO strings rising to the occasion; the street dances in Act 2 are given just the right touch of humor, creating a contrast to the fight music to come.

Where Maazel wins is in the dramatic music, with the interplay of the brass sending shivers up one's spine. But where Maazel loses ME is in his choice of speeds. Some feel Previn is too slow, but light speed would be considered slow compared to Maazel.

Ultimately, both of these recordings deserve a high place in any collection, but at times they sound so different that the artists seem to be performing different scores. So if spectacle and Technicolor sound is all that is needed, stay with Maazel. For balance, romance, and a complete sonic picture, stick with Previn.

4 out of 5 stars Good but...........2003-05-08

I consider Romeo & Juliet Prokofiev's masterpiece. I own many excellent recordings of music from this ballet so I am very familiar with different performances from which to judge the finest. While this complete recording with Previn and the London Symphony is fine, it is surpassed by the Cleveland Orchestra on London/Decca with Maazel. Simply put, the Cleveland Orchestra is a far superior ensemble with outstanding musicians. I can hear mistakes in the London Symphony (especially the trumpets) whereas the Cleveland winds are awesome. The London/Decca recording has much better sound as well. So while both orchestras play the music with panache, one needs to look no further than to the Cleveland Orchestra recording of Romeo and Juliet which is in a class by itself by virtue of it's outstanding performance and sound.

5 out of 5 stars Good.......2000-06-14

Prokofiev's ballet `Romeo and Juliet' is one of my favorite pieces of muisc. I have many versions including excerpts done by Myung-Whun Chung, Michael Tilson Thomas, Kurt Masur, Sir Georg Solti, and the complete ballet with Lorin Maazel. My most recent purchase is this version featuring Andre Previn conducting London Symphony. It was recorded in 1973 and the sound quality is excellent though sometimes you can tell when the engineers fiddle with the balance if you listen critically. For example, in the final scene of Act 2 where Romeo kills Tybalt I notice some problems, but not too bad. The tempos are generally all a lot slower than the tempos on the several versions I have, but they work extremely well most of the time. I find Previn's deathly slow tempo in the interlude between Scenes 1 and 2 of Act 1 exasperating, but I find the slower tempos in the fighting music very effective. I would recommend it over Maazel's with Cleveland, but the best solution is to get them both, of course! Maazel's is much more driven, bombastic you could say while Previn is more sympathetic though wild where necessary; he pays a lot more attention to the details in the score and the story. Maazel has better trumpets (most of the time) and Previn has better horns.

5 out of 5 stars bladmuziek "Romeo and Julliet" piano en viool.......1999-09-05

Beste Andre Rieu,

Ik ben Amke Edomskis en speel nu 4 jaar viool. Ik heb meegedaan aan het Prinses Christina Concours. Nu was ik op zoek naar het stuk "Romeo and Julliet" voor viool en piano (bladmuziek). In de winkel is het niet verkrijgbaar. Misschien dat ik het via u kan krijgen, ik zou dat graag met een vriendin spelen, bij een uitvoering op school. (ik heb het u namelijk op tv zien spelen. Alvast bedankt!

De muzikale groeten

Amke Edomskis een groot bewonderaar (13 jaar)
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
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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.
Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet
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    		Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet

    Manufacturer: Conifer
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    Release Date: 1996-06-18
    Greatest Russian Composers (Box Set)
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      Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Extracts)
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        		Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Extracts)
        Sergei Prokofiev , Libor Pesek , and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
        Manufacturer: Virgin Classics
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005MO1C
        Release Date: 2002-01-29

        Tracks:

        1. Act I: No.1 Intro: Andante Assai
        2. Act I: No.3 The Street Awakens: Allegretto
        3. Act I: No.4 Morning Dance: Allegro
        4. Act I: No.10 Juliet The Young Girl: Vivace
        5. Act I: No.12 Masks: Moderato Marciale
        6. Act I: No.13 The Knights' Dance (And Juliet And Paris' Dance): Allegro Pesante
        7. Act I: No.18 Gavotte (Departure Of The Guests): Allegro
        8. Act I: No.19 Balcony Scene: Larghetto
        9. Act I: No.20 Romeo's Var: Allegretto Amoroso
        10. Act I: No.21 Romeo And Juliet's Love Dance: Andante
        11. Act II: No.25 Dance With Mandolins: Vivace
        12. Act II: No.28: Romeo At Friar Laurence's: Andante Espressivo
        13. Act II: No.30 The People Continue To Make Merry: Vivo
        14. Act II: No.33 Tybalt And Mercutio Fight: Presipitato
        15. Act II: No.35 Romeo Resolves To Avenge Mercutio's Death (Death Of Tybalt): Andante. Animato...
        16. Act II: No.36 Finale To Act II (Cortege With Tybalt's Body): Adagio Dramatico
        17. Act III: No.37 Intro: Andante/No.38 Romeo And Juliet: Lento
        18. Act III: No.39 The Last Farewell: Andante - Adagio
        19. Act III: No.48 Morning Ser: Andante Giocoso
        20. Epilogue: No.51 Juliet's Funeral (And Romeo's Death): Adagio Funebre
        21. Epilogue: No.52 Death Of Juliet: Adagio
        Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
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          		Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet

          Manufacturer: Conifer
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0000024FH
          Release Date: 1994-10-25

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