This page lists all recordings of Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 1, Op. 64a, by Sergei Sergeievitch Prokofiev (1891-1953) on CD, SACD, DVD, Blu-ray & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 1, Op. 64aArranged for Viola and Piano by Vadim Vasilyevich Borisovsky
Matthew Jones (viola) & Michael Hampton (piano) with Rivka Golani (viola) One of Prokofiev’s best loved works today, Romeo and Juliet was initially declared ‘impossible to dance to’. The composer resorted to making Symphonic Suites of the work, subsequently arranged for viola and piano, with the composer’s full approval, by renowned Soviet performer and founder of the Beethoven String Quartet Vadim Vasilyevich Borisovsky. The adaptation loses little from Prokofiev’s timeless score through expert utilization of the viola’s full technical possibilities, a quality enhanced by the ‘sensuous and dramatic’ (The Strad) artistry of outstanding viola player Matthew Jones. “Goodness, this is playing of rare distinction, the soloists responding to each other in a most engaging and spontaneous way. Mercutio struts to music of tremendous virility - well caught here - yet it’s all so economically done, ...Rarely have I been so spellbound by two instrumentalists working in such close and productive harmony...Subtle arrangements, masterful musicianship and a top-flight recording; a must for all Prokofiev fans.” MusicWeb International, 18th April 2013 | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible & Romeo and Juliet
In the words of Gramophone magazine, ‘Muti is a formidable interpreter of Prokofiev,’ and here he conducts the suites from the Russian composer’s Romeo and Juliet, probably the greatest full-length ballet of the 20th century, and the oratorio Ivan the Terrible, drawn from the score written for Sergei Eisenstein’s epic film of 1944. Gramophone continued: ‘Such is the fervour of the performance that one is simply carried along by the 'visual' excitement of it all.’ | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Leopold Stokowski conducts
This historical recording has been remastered from the original tapes and illustrates Stokowski’s advocacy for “New Music.” “Adroit advocacy for new music on Disc 1 coupled with performances of 19th-century works that are so elaborately inflected and hyper-glamorous as to leave the German orchestra in near disarray.” BBC Music Magazine, December 2009 | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (The Three Suites)Performed in the order in which the music appears in the ballet score
“Andrew Litton is obviously in sympathy with this miraculous score, and he has coaxed playing of considerable warmth and character from his Bergen players.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2007 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Prokofiev: Suites
Prokofiev: | Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 1, Op. 64a New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Dmitri Mitropoulos Romeo and Juliet - Suite No. 2, Op. 64b New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Dmitri Mitropoulos Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60 New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Dmitri Mitropoulos Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical' Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dmitri Mitropoulos Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 100 Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dmitri Mitropoulos The Love for Three Oranges: Suite Op. 33a L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet |
A stunning release featuring some of the finest works composed by Prokofiev which fully demonstrates his love for ballet, orchestral, film and opera composition. All brought together by two outstanding conductors – Dimitri Mitropulos and Ernest Ansermet. Recorded between 1954 -1961 | 
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| |  | Prokofiev: Cello Concerto
Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock, Florian Krumpock | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suites Nos. 1 & 2
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| |  | Nobel Prize Concert 2009Recorded at the Stockholm Concert Hall, 8 December 2009
As part of the official Nobel Week, the world’s most renowned artists are gathering each year to pay tribute to the Nobel Laureates. An event of world class stature and performances of highest international standard. Members of the Swedish Royal Family as well as guests of the Nobel Foundation are attending the highly acclaimed event, which gathers internationally renowned artists and conductors each year. Very special highlight was this year’s soloist Martha Argerich, one of the very charismatic and brilliant pianists, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major under Yuri Temirkanov leading the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. The program also includes Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet. Born in Buenos Aires in 1941, Martha Argerich had her performing debut at the age of eight. Her breakthrough came in 1965, when she won the prestigious Chopin Competition in Warsaw. Working with most of the world’s leading conductors Argerich is passionate about supporting young talents. In 1999 the first International Martha Argerich Piano Contest was held in Buenos Aires, a competition that she founded and of which she is now the chief judge. Picture format: 1080i Full HD - 16:9 Sound format: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio Region code: All Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 80 mins German FSK: 0 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Nobel Prize Concert 2009Recorded at the Stockholm Concert Hall, 8 December 2009
As part of the official Nobel Week, the world’s most renowned artists are gathering each year to pay tribute to the Nobel Laureates. An event of world class stature and performances of highest international standard. Members of the Swedish Royal Family as well as guests of the Nobel Foundation are attending the highly acclaimed event, which gathers internationally renowned artists and conductors each year. Very special highlight was this year’s soloist Martha Argerich, one of the very charismatic and brilliant pianists, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major under Yuri Temirkanov leading the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. The program also includes Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet. Born in Buenos Aires in 1941, Martha Argerich had her performing debut at the age of eight. Her breakthrough came in 1965, when she won the prestigious Chopin Competitionin Warsaw. Working with most of the world’s leading conductors Argerich is passionate about supporting young talents. In 1999 the first International Martha Argerich Piano Contest was held in Buenos Aires, a competition that she founded and of which she is now the chief judge. Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1 Region code: 0 Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 79 mins FSK: 0 “Argerich plays with a remarkable combination of freedom and control...[Temirkanov] draws an impressive sound from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2010 *** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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