Prokofiev: Complete Symphonies

Contents Introduction

Prokofiev (1891-1953): Complete Symphonies

【CD1】 1-4. Symphony No. 1 in D major, "Classical," Op. 25 (1916-17) 5. Symphonic Picture "Dream," Op. 6 (1910) 6-13. Symphony No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40 (1924-25) Recording: March 20-22, 2014…1-4 August 29-31, 2013…5-13

【CD2】 Scythian Suite "Ala and Lolly," Op. 20 (1914-1915) 1. Homage to Veles and Ala 2. The Evil God Chuzhibog and the Dance of the Demons 3. Night 4. Lolly's Glorious Departure and the Sun March 5. Symphonic Sketches "Autumn" Op. 8 (1910/Revised 1915/1934) 6-9. Symphony No. 3 in C minor Op. 44 (1928) Recording March 20, 2014…1-4 May 8-10, 12, 2014…5-9 【CD3】 1-4. Symphony No. 4 in C major Op. 112 (1929-30/1947 revised version) Ballet Music "The Prodigal Son" Op. 46 (1928) 5-8. Scene 1 9-12. Scene 2 13-14. Scene 3 Recording November 27-30, December 2-3, 2012…1-4 July 4-7, 9, 2012…5-14 【CD4】 1-3. Symphonic Suite "1941" Op. 90 (1941) 4-7. Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major Op. 100 (1944) Recording: August 26-31, 2011

【CD5】 1-3. Symphony No. 6 in E-flat minor Op. 111 (1945-47) Waltz Suite Op. 110 (1946-47) 4. No. 1: From the Moment We Met 5. No. 2: In the Palace 6. No. 3: Mephisto Waltz 7. No. 4: The End of the Fairy Tale 8. No. 5: New Year's Eve Ball 9. No. 6: Happiness Recording April 15-18, 2015…1-3 April 24-25, 27, 2015…4-9

【CD6】 1-5. Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 (1952) Suite "The Love for Three Oranges," Op. 33bis (1919) 6. III. March 7. IV. Scherzo 8-12. Symphonic Suite "Lieutenant Kijé," Op. 60 (1934) Recording: April 20-25, 2016…1-5 / April 25, 2016…6, 7 April 25-29, 2016…8-12

All recordings were made at Sara São Paulo (Brazil)

Marin Alsop (conductor) São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

[Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of Prokofiev's Birth! A Box Set of Masterful Performances by Marin Alsop and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra. A Powerful Complete Symphony Collection]

From his First Symphony in 1917, the culmination of his student research, to his Seventh Symphony written in 1952, a year before his death, Prokofiev's seven symphonies, composed throughout almost his entire career, are recognized as one of the most important symphonic cycles of the 20th century. This 6-CD box set features conductor Marin Alsop, who was mentored by Bernstein and Seiji Ozawa, and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, where she served as principal conductor from 2012 to 2019, performing Prokofiev's symphonies and major orchestral works with rich expression. It beautifully portrays Prokofiev's diverse music, imbued with joy, intensity, and at times irony.

"It's clear that the performers are genuinely enjoying the composer's ambitious and vibrant work. A first-class performance." — Allmusic.com (Regarding CD1) "With a dramatic and highly refined performance, the Fifth Symphony becomes the 'trump card'." — BBC Music Magazine (Regarding CD4) "The musicians of São Paulo are one with the music. An exciting and thrilling performance." — The Arts Desk (Regarding CD5)

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Prokofiev's 130th Birthday Celebration! A box set of outstanding performances by Alsop and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra. A powerful complete set of symphonies. (C)RS