Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet / Alsop, Baltimore Symphony

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
March 9, 2018
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      PROKOFIEV, SERGEI
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Alsop
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      March 09, 2018
    • UPC
      747313353477
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8573534-35
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. Act I: Introduction

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    2. Act I: Romeo

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    3. Act I: The Street Wakens

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    4. Act I: Morning Dance

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    5. Act I: The Quarrel

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    6. Act I: The Fight

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    7. Act I: The Duke's Command

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    8. Act I: Interlude

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    9. Act I: At the Capulets' (Preparations for the Ball)

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    10. Act I: The Young Juliet

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    11. Act I: Arrival of the Guests

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    12. Act I: Masks

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    13. Act I: Dance of the Knights (Montagues and Capulets)

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    14. Act I: Juliet's Variation

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    15. Act I: Mercutio

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    16. Act I: Madrigal

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    17. Act I: Tybalt Recognizes Romeo

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    18. Act I: Gavotte

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    19. Act I: Balcony Scene

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    20. Act I: Romeo's Variation

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    21. Act I: Love Dance

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    22. Act II: Folk Dance

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    23. Act II: Romeo and Mercutio

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    24. Act II: Dance of the Five Couples

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    25. Act II: Dance with Mandolins

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    26. Act II: Nurse

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    27. Act II: The Nurse and Romeo

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    28. Act II: Romeo at Friar Laurence's

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    29. Act II: Juliet at Friar Laurence's

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    30. Act II: Public Merrymaking

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    31. Act II: Further Public Festivities

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    32. Act II: Meeting of Tybalt and Mercutio

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    33. Act II: The Duel

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    34. Act II: Death of Mercutio

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    35. Act II: Romero Decides to Avenge Mercutio

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    36. Act II: Finale

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    37. Act III: Introduction

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    38. Act III: Romeo and Juliet (Juliet's Bedroom)

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    39. Act III: Romeo Bids Juliet Farewell

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    40. Act III: Nurse

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    41. Act III: Juliet Refuses to Marry Paris

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    42. Act III: Juliet Alone

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    43. Act III: Interlude

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    44. Act III: At Friar Laurence's Cell

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    45. Act III: Interlude

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    46. Act III: Juliet's Room

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    47. Act III: Juliet Alone

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    48. Act III: Aubade (Morning Serenade)

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    49. Act III: Dance of the Girls with Lilies

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    50. Act III: At Juliet's Bedside

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    51. Act IV: Juliet's Funeral

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    52. Act IV: Juliet's Death

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop


Based on Shakespeare’s most famous romantic play, Prokofiev’s realization of Romeo and Juliet as a full-length narrative ballet was audacious in its day. It was written during a period of artistic turmoil under a Soviet regime in which arguments raged over such fundamental aspects as the choice between a happy or tragic ending. Famous movements such as the ‘Dance of the Knights’ have helped maintain Romeo and Juliet as Prokofiev’s best-loved stage work. Marin Alsop’s acclaimed cycle of Prokofiev’s Symphonies has been described as “an outstanding achievement” by BBC Music Magazine. Alsop is an inspiring and powerful voice in the international music scene who passionately believes that “music has the power to change lives.” She is recognized across the world for her innovative programming and for her deep commitment to education and the development of audiences of all ages.

REVIEW:

This recording is typical of Alsop’s clear-headed approach, revealing her thorough mastery of details, balanced phrasing, close attention to the orchestral sound, and fidelity to the score, which provides many challenges in its episodic structure. This first-rate performance may remind listeners of the classic complete recordings by Previn and Ozawa, and even though those recordings are still readily available, Alsop’s shows that Romeo and Juliet can still inspire a fine interpretation in the digital era, making this recording essential listening for Prokofiev fans.

– AllMusicGuide.com (B. Sanderson)