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Prokofiev: The Symphonies

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton

Prokofiev: The Symphonies

Prokofiev: The Symphonies

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton

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Celebrating the 130th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev (1891 – 1953), the present box set brings together recordings of his seven symphonies made by Andrew Litton and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra between 2012 and 2017. Released on separate discs, the series has received acclaim from international reviewers, variously highlighting the orchestra (‘Bergen Philharmonic plays gorgeously…’, ClassicsToday.com), the conductor (‘It is clear that Litton has a deep understanding of Prokofiev's complex, protean style …’, MusicWeb-International) and the recordings themselves (‘BIS's blockbuster sound…’, Fanfare). The symphonies appear with their original couplings, including the popular suites from the film score to Lieutenant Kijé and the ballet The Love for Three Oranges. As an added bonus, the set includes the team’s very first recording for BIS: an innovative and highly praised version of Prokofiev’s three suites from Romeo and Juliet, with the 20 movements reordered to follow the ballet score.

Contents and tracklist

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical'
Work length14:11
I. Allegro
Track length4:19
II. Intermezzo. Larghetto
Track length3:56
III. Gavotte. Non troppo allegro
Track length1:36
IV. Finale. Molto vivace
Track length4:20
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40
Work length36:26
I. Allegro ben articulato
Track length12:09
IIa. Tema con variazioni
Track length1:51
IIb. Var. 1
Track length2:08
IIc. Var. 2
Track length2:50
IId. Var. 3
Track length2:11
IIe. Var. 4
Track length5:25
IIf. Var. 5
Track length2:47
IIg. Var. 6
Track length7:05
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44
Work length35:49
I. Moderato
Track length13:53
II. Andante
Track length7:04
III. Allegro agitato
Track length8:17
IV. Andante mosso - Allegro agitato
Track length6:35
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 112 (revised version)
Work length39:08
I. Andante - Allegro eroico - Allegretto
Track length13:29
II. Andante tranquillo
Track length10:00
III. Moderato quasi allegretto
Track length5:42
IV. Allegro risoluto
Track length9:57
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 131
Work length42:45
I. Moderato
Track length10:15
II. Allegretto
Track length8:08
III. Andante espressivo
Track length5:47
IV. Vivace
Track length8:59
IV. Vivace (Alternative Ending)
Track length9:36
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 100
Work length45:37
I. Andante
Track length14:22
II. Allegro marcato
Track length8:35
III. Adagio
Track length12:46
IV. Allegro giocoso
Track length9:54
Prokofiev: Scythian Suite, Op. 20
Work length21:19
I. Adoration of Veless and Ala
Track length5:59
II. The Enemy of God and the Dance of the Evil Spirits
Track length3:25
III. Night
Track length5:59
IV. The Glorious Departure of Lolli and the Sun's Procession
Track length5:56
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 6 in E flat minor, Op. 111
Work length42:34
I. Allegro moderato
Track length14:26
II. Largo
Track length15:58
III. Vivace
Track length12:10
Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60
Work length19:52
I. Naissance de Kijé
Track length4:22
II. Romance
Track length4:07
III. Noces de Kijé
Track length2:46
IV. Troika
Track length2:52
V. L'enterrement de Kijé
Track length5:45
Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges: Suite Op. 33b
Work length16:34
I. The Clowns
Track length2:59
II. The Magician Tchelio and Fata Morgana Play Cards
Track length3:41
III. March
Track length1:48
IV. Scherzo
Track length1:29
V. The Prince and the Princess
Track length3:57
VI. Flight
Track length2:40
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 3, Op. 101
Work length1:47
I. Romeo at the Fountain
Track length1:47
Excerpt,Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis
Work length1:38
II. Scene (The Street Awakens)
Track length1:38
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 3, Op. 101
Work length2:25
II. Morning Dance
Track length2:25
Excerpt,Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 2, Op. 64b
Work length3:48
II. Juliet as a Young Girl
Track length3:48
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 3, Op. 101
Work length2:13
IV. The Nurse
Track length2:13
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter
Work length5:33
I. The Montagues and Capulets
Track length5:33
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 3, Op. 101
Work length4:16
III. Juliet
Track length4:16
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis
Work length21:08
III. Madrigal
Track length3:38
IV. Minuet (The Arrival of the Guests)
Track length3:04
V. Masks
Track length2:12
VI. Romeo and Juliet (Balcony Scene)
Track length7:37
I. Folk Dance
Track length4:37
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter
Work length4:27
IV. Dance
Track length2:00
III. Friar Laurence
Track length2:27
Excerpt,Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis
Work length4:50
VII. Death of Tybalt
Track length4:50
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter
Work length7:15
V. Romeo and Juliet Before Parting
Track length7:15
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 3, Op. 101
Work length2:40
V. Aubade (Morning Serenade)
Track length2:40
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter
Work length7:54
VI. Dance of the Girls with Lillies
Track length2:10
VII. Romeo at Juliet's Grave
Track length5:44
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 3, Op. 101
Work length4:12
VI. The Death of Juliet
Track length4:12

Spotlight on this release

  • Andrew Litton on Prokofiev

    30th Sep 2021by Katherine Cooper

    The American conductor talks to Katherine about his recordings of the complete Prokofiev symphonies with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, released as a box-set tomorrow on BIS.

    Classical Interview
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