Romeo & Juliet: Excerpts from Suites 1 & 2

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev

Romeo & Juliet: Excerpts from Suites 1 & 2 is a compilation of orchestral pieces by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, derived from his 1935 ballet based on Shakespeare's tragedy. These suites encapsulate the narrative's emotional depth, blending lyrical melodies with dynamic orchestration to depict the tale's romance and conflict.
First released: 1984

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Suite 2 No. 1: Montagues and Capulets
    5:18
  2. 2.
    Suite 2 No. 2: The Child Juliet
    4:08
  3. 3.
    Suite 1 No. 1: Folk Dance
    4:21
  4. 4.
    Suite 1 No. 5: Mask
    2:16
  5. 5.
    Suite 2 No. 3: Friar Lawrence
    2:45
  6. 6.
    Suite 2 No. 4: Dance
    2:01
  7. 7.
    Suite 1 No. 6: Romeo & Juliet
    7:54
  8. 8.
    Suite 1 No. 7: Death of Tybalt
    4:41
  9. 9.
    Suite 2 No. 5: Romeo at Juliet's Before Parting
    8:13
  10. 10.
    Suite 2 No. 6: Dance of the Antilles' Girls
    2:10
  11. 11.
    Suite 2 No. 7: Romeo at the Grave of Juliet
    6:11

Credits