The Prodigal Son, Op. 46 / Divertimento, Op. 43 / Andante from Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 29bis / Symphonic Song, Op. 57

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

This album features orchestral works by Sergei Prokofiev, including 'The Prodigal Son, Op. 46', 'Divertimento, Op. 43', 'Andante from Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 29bis', and 'Symphonic Song, Op. 57'. These compositions showcase Prokofiev's transition from his Parisian modernist style to Soviet lyricism, blending rhythmic vitality with melodic richness.
First released: 1992

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Divertimento, op. 43: I. Moderato, molto ritmato
    4:13
  2. 2.
    Divertimento, op. 43: II. Larghetto (non troppo lento)
    3:40
  3. 3.
    Divertimento, op. 43: III. Allegro energico
    3:38
  4. 4.
    Divertimento, op. 43: IV. Allegro non troppo e pesante
    3:46
  5. 5.
    Andante from Piano Sonata no. 4, op. 29bis
    8:02
  6. 6.
    Symphonic Song, op. 57
    12:53
  7. 7.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene I. The Departure
    4:37
  8. 8.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene I. Meeting Friends
    4:21
  9. 9.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene I. The Siren
    3:55
  10. 10.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene I. The Dancers
    2:42
  11. 11.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene II. The Prodigal Son and the Siren
    3:08
  12. 12.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene II. Drunkenness
    2:21
  13. 13.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene II. The Despoiling
    2:27
  14. 14.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene II. Awakening and Remorse
    2:46
  15. 15.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene III. Sharing the Spoils (interlude)
    2:38
  16. 16.
    The Prodigal Son: Scene III. The Return
    5:33

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