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Sergey Prokofiev: Semyon Kotko, Symphonic Suite from the Opera, Op. 81 bis / The Gambler, Four Portraits from the Opera, Op. 49

Sergey Prokofiev, Neeme Jarvi, Scottish National Orchestra
Sergey Prokofiev: Semyon Kotko, Symphonic Suite from the Opera, Op. 81 bis / The Gambler, Four Portraits from the Opera, Op. 49
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 1. Introduction: Andante
2. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 2. Semyon And His Mother: Moderato
3. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 3. The Betrothal: Moderato
4. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 4. The Southern Night: Adagio
5. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 5. Execution: Allegro moderato
6. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 6. The Village Is Burning: Andante-moderato
7. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 7. Funeral: Andante
8. Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite From The Opera, Op. 81 bis: 8. Ours Have Come: Vivace
9. The Gambler (Le Joueur): Four Portraits From The Opera, Op. 49: 1. Aleksis: Allegro passionato
10. The Gambler (Le Joueur): Four Portraits From The Opera, Op. 49: 2. La Grand'mere: Moderato
11. The Gambler (Le Joueur): Four Portraits From The Opera, Op. 49: 3. Le General: Moderato
12. The Gambler (Le Joueur): Four Portraits From The Opera, Op. 49: 4. Pauline: Moderato
13. The Gambler (Le Joueur): Four Portraits From The Opera, Op. 49: 5. Denouement: Allegro

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All Artists: Sergey Prokofiev, Neeme Jarvi, Scottish National Orchestra
Title: Sergey Prokofiev: Semyon Kotko, Symphonic Suite from the Opera, Op. 81 bis / The Gambler, Four Portraits from the Opera, Op. 49
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Label: Chandos
Release Date: 10/28/1992
Genre: Classical
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 095115880326

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Järvi and Prokofiev

B. R. Merrick | 07/13/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Prokofiev's orchestrations, like Beethoven's, are naturally heavy. As a composer known for his precocity, the weight of the orchestration is obviously meant as an in-your-face dare. It is therefore important to exploit this fact as much as possible.

Aided by wonderful technical recording aspects, Järvi's interpretation of Prokofiev's symphonies and other symphonic works is unmatched. These recordings with the Scottish National Orchestra contain great acoustic reverberation, ecstatic woodwinds, fiery strings, and blaring brass. If your a fan of French Horns especially, then you'll love these recordings.

Järvi never loses a sense of playfulness. The orchestra stays together quite nicely, and you may actually have to turn the volume down at times! There are certainly other terrific recordings of Prokofiev's orchestral works. I'm mainly thinking of an old recording of the Fifth I had with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. But why bother? Your search stops here."