Symphony no. 1 in D, op. 25 "Classical" / Symphony no. 4, op. 112

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Neeme Järvi

This album presents two orchestral works by Sergey Prokofiev, originating from 1917 for the earlier neoclassical piece and from the 1947 revision of the later large-scale symphony. Stylistically it juxtaposes the composer's neoclassical clarity, poised textures and wit with a later, more expansive and sometimes dissonant orchestral language, illustrating shifts in his compositional approach across his career.
First released: 1985

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1 in D major, op. 25 "Classical": I. Allegro
    4:20
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in D major, op. 25 "Classical": II. Larghetto
    4:12
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in D major, op. 25 "Classical": III. Gavotte: Non troppo allegro
    1:43
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in D major, op. 25 "Classical": IV. Finale: Molto vivace
    4:17
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: I. Andante - Allegro eroico - Allegretto
    12:56
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: II. Andante tranquillo
    9:13
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: III. Moderato, quasi allegretto
    5:52
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 4 in C major, op. 112: IV. Allegro risoluto
    9:11

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