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Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) was, along with Dmitri Shostakovich, the greatest Russian composer of the Soviet Period. Unlike his compatriot, Prokofiev left revolutionary Russia in 1918, not returning until 1935.
All of the works in this set were written during the final years of the composer's life. Indeed, the Sinfonia Concertante and Seventh Symphony were his final two compositions. The Fifth Symphony was composed during the War and first performed, with Prokofiev conducting, in 1945. It was an instant success and has become one of the composer's most popular works.
Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 100: I. Andante
Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 100: II. Allegro marcato
Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 100: III. Adagio
Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 100: IV. Allegro giocoso
Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor Op. 131: Moderato
Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor Op. 131: Allegretto
Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor Op. 131: Andante espressivo
“Ha-Na Chang gives a mesmerising performance of the Symphony-Concerto. Robert Irving's 1957 account of the Cinderella Suite hardly betrays its age, and Rattle's 1992 recording of Symphony No. 5 remains highly competitive”
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Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 100: I. Andante