Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite, Op. 81bis / "The Gambler": Four Portraits, Op. 49
Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Neeme Järvi
Semyon Kotko: Symphonic Suite, Op. 81bis, and The Gambler: Four Portraits, Op. 49, are orchestral suites composed by Sergey Prokofiev in 1943 and 1931, respectively. These works distill themes from their respective operas, showcasing Prokofiev's dynamic orchestration and character-driven motifs.

First released: 3rd May 1990
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- 1.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: I. Introduction. Andante2:45
- 2.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: II. Semyon and His Mother. Moderato3:47
- 3.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: III. The Betrothal. Moderato5:52
- 4.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: IV. The Southern Night. Adagio5:12
- 5.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: V. Execution. Allegro moderato2:25
- 6.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: VI. The Village Is Burning. Andante - Moderato6:54
- 7.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: VII. Funeral. Andante5:52
- 8.Semyon Kotko, symphonic suite, Op. 81bis: VIII. Ours Have Come. Vivace4:25
- 9."The Gambler", four portraits, Op. 49: I. Alexis. Allegro passionato5:12
- 10."The Gambler", four portraits, Op. 49: II. La grand' mère. Moderato5:45
- 11."The Gambler", four portraits, Op. 49: III. Le Général. Moderato2:50
- 12."The Gambler", four portraits, Op. 49: IV. Pauline. Moderato5:40
- 13."The Gambler", four portraits, Op. 49: V. Dénouement. Allegro4:15






