Symphonies nos. 4 (1947) & 7

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Bergen filharmoniske orkester & Andrew Litton

Symphonies Nos. 4 (1947) and 7 are orchestral works by Sergei Prokofiev, with the former being a substantial revision of his earlier 1930 composition. Symphony No. 4 integrates themes from his ballet 'The Prodigal Son', while Symphony No. 7, completed in 1952, is noted for its nostalgic and melancholic character.
First released: August 2016

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: I. Andante - Allegro eroico - Allegretto
    13:23
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: II. Andante tranquillo
    9:55
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: III. Moderato, quasi allegretto
    5:39
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: IV. Allegro risoluto
    9:37
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: I. Moderato
    10:08
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: II. Allegretto
    8:01
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: III. Andante espressivo
    5:44
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: IV. Vivace
    8:46
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 7: IV. Vivace (with alternative ending)
    9:04

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