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Sergey Prokofiev, Theodore Kuchar, Antoni Wit
Sergey Prokofiev: A Portrait
Genres: Special Interest, Soundtracks, Classical

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Dreams, symphonic poem, Op. 6
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat major, Op. 10: Movement 1. Allegro brioso
3. Scythian Suite, for orchestra, Op. 20: Movement 1. Invocation to Veles and Ala
4. Symphony No. 1 in D major ('Classical'), Op. 25: Movement 4. Finale. Molto vivace
5. The Love for Three Oranges, suite for orchestra, Op. 33 bis: Movement 3. March
6. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26: Movement 1. Andante - Allegro
7. Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19: Movement 2. Scherzo. Vivacissimo
8. Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44: Movement 3. Allegro agitato - Allegretto
9. Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 112 (second version): Movement 3. Moderato quasi allegretto
10. String Quartet No. 1 in B minor, Op. 50: Movement 3. Andante
11. Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63: Movement 2. Andante assai - Allegretto - Andante assai
Track Listings (11) - Disc #2
1. Lieutenant Kij?, film score and suite for orchestra, Op. 60: Movement 1. The Birth of Kij?
2. Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Act 1. Dance of the Knights
3. Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Act 1. Love Dance
4. Peter and the Wolf, children's tale for narrator & orchestra, Op. 67: Movement 9. The Procession
5. Alexander Nevsky, cantata for mezzo-soprano, chorus & orchestra, Op. 78: Movement 5. Battle on the Ice
6. Piano Sonata No. 7 in B flat major ('War Sonata 2/Stalingrad'), Op. 83: Movement 3. Precipitato
7. Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 100: Movement 2. Allegro marcato
8. Cinderella, Suite No. 2 for orchestra, Op. 108: Movement 5. Cinderella at the Palace - Movement 6: Grand Waltz
9. Pushkin Waltzes (2), for orchestra, Op. 120: No. 2 in C sharp minor
10. Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Movement 4. Vivace
11. Sinfonia Concertante for cello & orchestra in E minor, Op. 125: Movement 3. Andante con moto - Allegretto - Allegro marcato

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All Artists: Sergey Prokofiev, Theodore Kuchar, Antoni Wit, Andrew Mogrelia, John Lanchbery, Dmitry Yablonsky, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Polish Radio and Television National Symphony Orchestra, Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra Kosice, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava), Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Ukraine State Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kun Woo Paik, Bernd Glemser
Title: Sergey Prokofiev: A Portrait
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Label: Naxos
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 12/11/2007
Genres: Special Interest, Soundtracks, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Sonatas, Suites, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Keyboard, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 636943820223

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CD Reviews

An Absolute Must For The First-Time Prokofiev Listener!!!

Louie Bourland | Garden Grove CA | 12/31/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Naxos label has done it once again with the latest installment of their "Portrait" series - this time on the life and music of the great 20th century Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.

The music contained on the 2 CDs provides an outstanding overview of Prokofiev's greatest works. Highlights from his seven symphonies, his first and third piano concertos, the two violin concertos, and the ballets "Romeo and Julliet" and "Cinderella" are all included here alongisde excerpts from "Lieutenant Kije", "The Love of Three Oranges", "Alexander Nevsky" and the immortal children's classic "Peter and The Wolf". The only questionable omission music-wise is the famous chamber piece "Overture on Hebrew Themes".

In addition to the great music, the set also includes a 106-page booklet which includes a lengthy detailed essay on the composer written by Gregory Hart. The essay included here arguably provides more in-depth information on Prokofiev than all the books I have personally read over the years. Several historic photos are interpersed throughout the booklet as well.

For someone who is just discovering the music of Prokofiev, I cannot think of a better recommendation than this "Portrait" collection. Both CDs are filled to their limits with 77-minutes of music on each disc. The essay is almost worth the price of this set alone.

Once again, the Naxos label has struck gold with the excellent "Portrait" of this brilliant musical genius. This is an item that will instantly convert you to being a Prokofiev die-hard.

Highly recommended!!!"