To New York with Love
Kate Molleson explores Prokofiev’s escape from revolution and his search for fresh inspiration in America.
Kate Molleson traces Prokofiev’s journey from a Russia in turmoil to the bright lights of New York. While revolution rages at home, Prokofiev dreams up his Classical Symphony, invokes ancient gods in a fiery cantata, and finally boards a ship for America – where mixed reviews and new commissions await. Even away from home, his music tells stories, from pagan invocations to nostalgic piano miniatures.
Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107: IV. Fairy Godmother and Winter Fairy
Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar, conductor
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical'
St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Yuri Temirkanov, conductor
Seven, They Are Seven, Op. 30
St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor
Scythian Suite, Op. 20: I-II
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Walter Weller, conductor
Old Grandmother’s Tales, Op. 31: Nos. 1-4
Matti Reakallio, piano
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales and West.
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Sergey Prokofiev
Cinderella Suite No 1, Op 107 (Fairy Godmother and the Winter Fairy)
Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Conductor: Theodore Kuchar.- NAXOS : 8.550968.
- NAXOS.
- 4.
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Sergey Prokofiev
Symphony No 1 in D major "Classical" Op 25
Orchestra: St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Yuri Temirkanov.- RCA : 82876623192.
- RCA.
- 1.
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Sergey Prokofiev
Seven, They are Seven
Orchestra: St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Yuri Temirkanov.- EXTON : OVCL-00323.
- EXTON.
- 7.
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Sergey Prokofiev
Egyptian Nights Suite, Op 61 (1st mvt, Night in Egypt)
Orchestra: Russian State Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Valery Kuzmich Polyansky.- CHANDOS CHAN10056.
- Chandos.
- 14.
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Sergey Prokofiev
Scythian Suite, Op 20 (1st & 2nd mvts)
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Walter Weller.- DECCA : 4843441.
- DECCA.
- 5.
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Sergey Prokofiev
The Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op 31
Performer: Matti Raekallio.- ONDINE : ODE11032Q.
- ONDINE.
- 21.
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