Symphony no. 5 / Scythian Suite

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin & Tugan Sokhiev

Symphony No. 5 and Scythian Suite are orchestral works by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, composed in 1944 and 1915 respectively. Symphony No. 5 is a four-movement piece that reflects the composer's vision of the human spirit's resilience during World War II, while the Scythian Suite, originally conceived as a ballet, is a vivid orchestral suite depicting ancient Scythian rituals and mythology.
First released: 4th March 2016

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in B‐flat major, op. 100: I. Andante
    13:56
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in B‐flat major, op. 100: II. Allegro marcato
    8:46
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in B‐flat major, op. 100: III. Adagio
    12:44
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in B‐flat major, op. 100: IV. Allegro giocoso
    9:16
  5. 5.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20 “Ala and Lolly”: I. Adoration of Veless and Ala
    7:02
  6. 6.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20 “Ala and Lolly”: II. The Enemy of God and the Dance of the Spirits
    3:14
  7. 7.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20 “Ala and Lolly”: III. Night
    6:43
  8. 8.
    Scythian Suite, op. 20 “Ala and Lolly”: IV. Lolly’s Departure and the Sun’s Procession
    5:57

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