The Classical Music Club

Prokofiev Anniversary

November 09, 2003


Sergei Prokofiev: April 27, 1891 – March 5, 1953

Symphony No.1 in D major, Op. 25, Symphonie Classique. Rehearsal: The 1st and the 2nd movement. Performance: The entire piece. Munich Philharmonic conducted by Sergiu Celibidache. Laser Disc presentation TELDEC 9031-73667-6

Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor, Op.16, Horaicio Gutiérrez, piano. Royal Concertgebow Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi. CHANDOS CHAN8889

INTERMISSION

Alto solo in the scene “The Field of Dead” from Alexander Nevsky, Elena Obraztsova, alto, London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Claudio Abbado. DGG 447 419-2

Excerpts from Romeo & Juliet, Andrew Burashko, piano “The Montague and Capulets” “Friar Lawrence” “Mercutio” “Dance of the Girl with Lilies” “Romeo and Juliet before parting” Opening Day ODR 9316

Symphony No.5 in B flat, Op. 100. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Rattle. EMI CDC 7 54577 2