Symphonies No. 7, Op. 131 / No. 4, Op. 47

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Mstislav Rostropovich & Orchestre national de France

Symphonies No. 7, Op. 131 and No. 4, Op. 47 are orchestral works by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, composed in 1952 and 1930 respectively. Symphony No. 7 is characterised by its nostalgic and melancholic tones, while Symphony No. 4, originally based on themes from his ballet 'The Prodigal Son', showcases Prokofiev's ability to transform ballet music into a symphonic form.
First released: 1987

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No, 7, Op. 131: I Moderato
    9:41
  2. 2.
    Symphony No, 7, Op. 131: II Allegretto
    7:49
  3. 3.
    Symphony No, 7, Op. 131: III Andante espressivo
    6:30
  4. 4.
    Symphony No, 7, Op. 131: IV Vivace
    9:23
  5. 5.
    Symphony No, 4, Op. 47: I Andante assai - Allegro eroïco
    7:33
  6. 6.
    Symphony No, 4, Op. 47: II Andante tranquillo
    7:15
  7. 7.
    Symphony No, 4, Op. 47: III Moderato quasi allegretto
    5:38
  8. 8.
    Symphony No, 4, Op. 47: IV Allegro risoluto
    7:51

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