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

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
October 13, 2017
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      PROKOFIEV, SERGEI
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Alsop
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      October 13, 2017
    • UPC
      747313362073
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8573620
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Moderato

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    2. II. Allegretto - Allegro

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    3. III. Andante espressivo

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    4. IV. Vivace

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    5. IV. Vivace (revised ending)

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    6. III. March

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    7. IV. Scherzo

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    8. I. The Birth of Kijé

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    9. II. Romance

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    10. III. Kijé's Wedding

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    11. IV. Troika

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    12. V. The Burial of Kijé

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

      Conductor: Marin Alsop


Sergey Prokofiev’s final years were clouded by ill-health, and the Seventh Symphony was his last significant work, full of poignant nostalgia and restrained but deeply expressed emotion. The Love for Three Oranges consolidated Prokofiev’s reputation in the West in the 1920s, both this and the satirical tale of Lieutenant Kije producing two of his most popular suites. This is the final volume of the acclaimed cycle of Prokofiev’s Symphonies with the Sao Paolo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop.

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REVIEWS:

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

This is one of the most desirable Sevenths on disc. The Sao Paulo orchestra are in good shape, and continue with a display of their refined tonal quality through the remainder of the disc, the creamy double-bass solo at the opening of the Romance in the Kije Suite worthy of special mention. Commendable inner detail, but play the disc at a very high volume to bring it to life.

– David's Review Corner