Alexander Nevsky / Lieutenant Kijé / Scythian Suite

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Claudio Abbado

The album "Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky; Scythian Suite; Lieutenant Kijé" features performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Claudio Abbado, released in 1995. This compilation showcases Prokofiev's dynamic orchestral works, blending Russian folk melodies with innovative orchestration to depict historical and mythical narratives.
First released: 20th February 1995

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: I. Russia Under the Mongol Yoke
    3:09
  2. 2.
    Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: II. Song About Alexander Nevsky
    3:32
  3. 3.
    Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: III. The Crusaders in Pskov
    6:40
  4. 4.
    Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: IV. Arise, ye Russian People
    2:20
  5. 5.
    Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: V. The Battle on the Ice
    12:04
  6. 6.
    Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: VI. The Field of the Dead
    6:01
  7. 7.
    Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: VII. Alexander's Entry into Pskov
    4:49
  8. 8.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20: I. The Adoration of Veless and Ala
    5:38
  9. 9.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20: II. The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits of Darkness
    3:11
  10. 10.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20: III. Night
    6:16
  11. 11.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20: IV. The Glorious Departure of Lolly and the Sun's Procession
    5:36
  12. 12.
    Lieutenant Kijé, op. 60: I. Kijé's Birth
    4:10
  13. 13.
    Lieutenant Kijé, op. 60: II. Romance
    4:09
  14. 14.
    Lieutenant Kijé, op. 60: III. Kijé's Wedding
    2:36
  15. 15.
    Lieutenant Kijé, op. 60: IV. Troika
    2:44
  16. 16.
    Lieutenant Kijé, op. 60: V. Kije's Burial
    5:55

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