Building a Library, Prokofiev (composer)
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Few can rival Valery Gergiev's pedigree in Prokofiev's music, and he is palpably aware of how this score works in the theatre. His pacing of events is masterly, with plenty of verve and passion…... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 18th January 2010
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Building a Library, February 2010, Modern Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2010, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2011, Disc of the Year & Orchestral Award Winner
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Gergiev's performances here are never less than compelling and - given their live origin - are remarkable for the clarity of textures and the always purposefully shaped phrasing of even minor... — More…
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Building a Library, April 2011, First Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2006, Disc of the Month
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Gramophone Awards, 2007, Winner - Orchestral
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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64
RecommendedCarlos Acosta (Romeo) & Tamara Rojo (Juliet), José Martín (Mercutio) & Thiago Soares (Tybalt)
Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Boris Gruzin
As… the star-crossed lovers… the inspirational Carlos Acosta and the facially so expressive Tamara Rojo… galvanising conducted by Gruzin… all flaming testosterone thanks not only to Acosta and... — More…
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Building a Library, February 2010, DVD Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2010, DVD of the Month
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Andrew Litton…supported by the Bergen Philharmonic's superbly responsive playing, brings weight and expressive intensity to the big climaxes without sacrificing the music's momentum. His careful... — More…
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Building A Library, January 2022, Recommended Recording
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67, etc.
Recommendednarrated by Sting
Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
There's a real sense that Sting is enjoying being part of the music-making, adding to the drama with his quaking grandfather voice… and sending shivers down our spine as the wolf appears. There's... — More…
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Building a Library, December 2006, First Choice
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Building a Library, June 2023, Recommended Recording
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Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 & Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
RecommendedBerliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Karajan's 1968 Prokofiev Fifth is a great performance.
Whenever one compares it with later versions inevitably the DG account holds its place at the top of the list. The analogue recording was... — More…Awards:
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Building A Library, January 2022, Also Recommended - Prokofiev
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Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 RecommendedShlomo Mintz (violin), Stefan Vladar (piano)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
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Building a Library, January 2023, Also Recommended
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Sergei Prokofiev - Favourite Orchestral Suites
RecommendedAcademy of St Martin in the Fields and Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, Neville Marriner and Bernard Haitink
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Building a Library, June 2023, Also Recommended
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Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet (Highlights); Symphony No. 1 'Classical' RecommendedSir Georg Solti
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Building a Library, September 2019, Also Recommended
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David Bowie narrates Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf & The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
RecommendedHugh Downs (narrator), David Bowie (narrator)
Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
David Bowie's disarmingly charming narration of the Prokofiev wears its years remarkably well. Ormandy and the Philadelphia are sympathetic partners and relish the virtuosity of the Britten. — More…
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Building a Library, June 2023, Also Recommended
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