1. Prokofiev: Complete Symphonies / Alsop, Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

Prokofiev: Complete Symphonies / Alsop, Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

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Sergey Prokofiev’s seven symphonies are acknowledged as one of the major cycles of the 20th century, and these recordings with Marin Alsop and the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra have received widespread critical acclaim. From the crisp vitality of the youthful ‘Classical’ Symphony to the viscerally exciting Third, the Fifth Symphony which for Prokofiev represented ‘the grandeur of the human spirit’ and the deeply moving and heartfelt Sixth Symphony, this is an unforgettable collection crowned by the bittersweet Seventh Symphony, the composer’s final significant work.

Past praise of previously released volumes included in this set:

Prokofiev: Symphonies No 1 "Classical" & 2 / Alsop

Without minimizing the Second’s violent energy, Alsop plays the piece with a vivid sense of its long melodic lines. The first movement, in particular, has plenty of excitement but also a certain lyrical emphasis that gives the music something to be excited about. It’s very convincing.

As for the Classical Symphony, well, just about everyone does it well, and while I can imagine a first movement with a touch more snap to its rhythms, the performance picks up steam as it goes, culminating in a delightfully crisp account of the finale. The early tone poem “Dreams” drifts about prettily for ten minutes, sounding like Debussy or Scriabin or basically anyone but Prokofiev. Does it deserve greater exposure? Perhaps not, but this lovely performance makes as strong a case for it as you might imagine possible. Vivid sonics make this the best release in this series so far.

– David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 7 & Other Orchestral Works / Alsop

Alsop captures the lyrical aspects of the Seventh work really well. She also has the advantage of a superior recording in the acoustically friendlier Sala São Paulo. The orchestra is superb throughout, but special mention should be made of the woodwinds that have notable solos in the work.

– MusicWeb International



Product Description:


  • Release Date: April 09, 2021


  • Catalog Number: 8506038


  • UPC: 747313603831


  • Label: Naxos


  • Number of Discs: 6


  • Period: 20th Century


  • Composer: Sergey Prokofiev


  • Conductor: Marin Alsop


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra



Works:


  1. Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Classical"

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  2. Dreams, Op. 6

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  3. Symphony No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  4. Scythian Suite, Op. 20

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  5. Autumnal Sketch, Op. 8

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  6. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 44

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  7. Symphony No. 4, Op. 112

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  8. The Prodigal Son: Suite, Op. 46bis

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  9. The Year 1941, Op. 90

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  10. Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  11. Symphony No. 6 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 111

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  12. Waltz Suite, Op. 110

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  13. Symphony No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  14. The Love for Three Oranges Suite, Op. 33bis (excerpts)

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop


  15. Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60

    Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

    Ensemble: São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

    Conductor: Marin Alsop