Symphonies 5 & 7

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & London Symphony Orchestra & André Previn

Symphonies Nos. 5 and 7 are orchestral works by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, completed in 1944 and 1952 respectively. Symphony No. 5 is characterized by its grandeur and optimism, reflecting the Soviet Union's wartime resilience, while Symphony No. 7 exhibits a more introspective and nostalgic tone, marking Prokofiev's final contribution to the symphonic repertoire.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 100: I. Andante
    13:17
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 100: II. Allegro marcato
    8:50
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 100: III. Adagio
    12:42
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 100: IV. Allegro giocoso
    9:42
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: I. Moderato
    9:22
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: II. Allegretto
    8:07
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: III. Andante expressivo
    6:30
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 131: IV. Vivace
    8:41

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