To New York with Love

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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.