On Guard for Peace / The Queen of Spades

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Royal Scottish National Orchestra Junior Chorus & Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus & Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Neeme Järvi

On Guard for Peace / The Queen of Spades is a 2009 album featuring two works by Sergei Prokofiev, performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra under Neeme Järvi. The album presents the politically charged oratorio 'On Guard for Peace' and a symphonic suite from the unfinished film score 'The Queen of Spades,' arranged by Michael Berkeley, showcasing Prokofiev's dynamic orchestration and thematic depth.

On Guard for Peace / The Queen of Spades by Prokofiev - album cover

First released: 2009

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1.
The Queen of Spades Symphonic Suite: I. Introduction and Allegro
9:43
2.
The Queen of Spades Symphonic Suite: II. Adagio
4:53
3.
The Queen of Spades Symphonic Suite: III. Scherzo
2:19
4.
The Queen of Spades Symphonic Suite: IV. Finale
11:26
5.
The Queen of Spades Symphonic Suite: V. Epilogue - Dumka
3:59
6.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: I. Scarce has the Earth recovered
2:25
7.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: II. Those who are ten today
2:00
8.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: III. Stalingrad - City of Glory
2:35
9.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: IV. Let enduring peace on Earth be the heroes' reward
2:25
10.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: V. We do not want war
2:31
11.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: VI. Dove of Peace
2:25
12.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: VII. Lullaby
6:30
13.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: VIII. At the Festival of Peace
4:34
14.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: IX. Radio Conversation
2:34
15.
On Guard for Peace, op. 124: X. The whole world is ready for war against war
5:40