From Duckling to Swan

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Kate Molleson tells the tale of Prokofiev’s formative years at the St Petersburg Conservatory. From bleak classrooms and technical retraining to a bold gamble in the final-year piano competition, Prokofiev’s rebellious streak shines through. And as his story unfolds, a familiar fairytale takes on a new musical life… Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60: III. Kijé’s Wedding Chicago Symphony Orchestra Claudio Abbado, conductor Four Études, Op. 2 Roustem Saitkoulov, piano Autumnal Sketch Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Kirill Karabits, conductor Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat major, Op. 10 Andrei Gavrilov, piano London Symphony Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle, conductor The Ugly Duckling, Op. 18 New London Orchestra Penelope Walmsley-Clark, soprano Ronald Corp, conductor Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales and West.