Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 & Scythian Suite

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This much sought-after maestro takes the first movement broadly enough to lend credence to what might seem mere ideological posturing...There are a few tank-like manoeuvres en route...but everything... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2016 More…

Release Date: 4th Mar 2016
Catalogue No: 88875185152
Label: Sony
Length: 67 minutes

Presto Recording of the Week

4th March 2016
Gramophone Magazine

June 2016

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Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 100

Work length44:34

Album only

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Tugan Sokhiev

I. Andante

Track length13:56

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II. Allegro marcato

Track length8:46

$1.30

$1.70

III. Adagio

Track length12:44

Album only

IV. Allegro giocoso

Track length9:08

$1.30

$1.70

Prokofiev: Scythian Suite, Op. 20

Work length22:56

$5.20

$6.80

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Tugan Sokhiev

I. Adoration of Veless and Ala

Track length7:02

$1.30

$1.70

II. The Enemy of God and the Dance of the Spirits

Track length3:14

$1.30

$1.70

III. Night

Track length6:43

$1.30

$1.70

IV. Lolly's Departure and the Sun's Procession

Track length5:57

$1.30

$1.70

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Recording of the Week, Tugan Sokhiev conducts music by Prokofiev

4th March 2016

James listens to Tugan Sokhiev's recording of Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin.

Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony was conceived in the Soviet Union as World War II was still raging. He gave out in a statement at the time that he intended it as "a hymn to free and happy Man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit." He added "I cannot say that I deliberately chose this theme. It was born in me and clamoured for expression. The music matured within me. It filled my soul."

Prokofiev originally wrote the Scythian Suite for the Sergei Diaghilev ballet Ala i Lolli, the story of which takes place among the Scythians. After Diaghilev called for a change of plan before the score was complete, the Prokofiev reworked the music into a suite for concert performance.

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June 2016

This much sought-after maestro takes the first movement broadly enough to lend credence to what might seem mere ideological posturing...There are a few tank-like manoeuvres en route...but everything works in context.

4th March 2016

To start with we have the Fifth Symphony, and what a treat it is: the first few bars exemplify everything that I liked about this recording: woodwind playing that is sensitive in places and yet cheeky and raucous when required, glowingly effulgent string playing, and some excellent brass contributions with a pleasingly menacing presence and plenty of bite in the trombones and tuba.

10th April 2016

This is an affectionate account, far removed from Gergiev’s full-on intensity with the LSO, but alert, almost balletic, rising to an emotional climax in the great Adagio. The finale is an exhilarating whirlwind of a dance.

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 & Scythian Suite

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