Symphonies nos. 3 and 4 (first version)

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Radio Filharmonisch Orkest & James Gaffigan

Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 (first version) are orchestral works by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, composed in 1928 and 1930 respectively. Both symphonies repurpose material from his earlier stage works: Symphony No. 3 draws from his opera 'The Fiery Angel', while Symphony No. 4 incorporates themes from his ballet 'The Prodigal Son', showcasing Prokofiev's ability to transform theatrical compositions into symphonic forms.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 3 in C-minor: I. Moderato
    12:20
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 3 in C-minor: II. Andante
    6:15
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 3 in C-minor: III. Allegro agitato
    8:20
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 3 in C-minor: IV. Andante mosso
    5:41
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 4 in C-major (first version, op.47): I. Andante assai - Allegro eroico
    6:46
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 4 in C-major (first version, op.47): II. Andante tranquillo
    6:45
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 4 in C-major (first version, op.47): III. Moderato, quasi Allegretto
    4:11
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 4 in C-major (first version, op.47): IV. Allegro risoluto - Moderato - Coda
    7:18

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