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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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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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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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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