Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Sergei Prokofiev with the upcoming album 'Pittoresco' - Classical Masterpieces, set to release on November 30, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This exquisite collection spans a generous duration of 2 hours and 18 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical and neoclassical compositions performed by orchestra.
The album features a diverse array of Prokofiev's most celebrated works, including selections from his iconic ballets such as "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "The Sleeping Beauty." Fans of Prokofiev's orchestral masterpieces will delight in tracks like "Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture" and "Pictures at an Exhibition," orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The album also showcases Prokofiev's piano virtuosity with pieces like "Visions Fugitives, Op. 22" and "Twenty-Four Preludes, Op. 34."
Recorded in the acoustically renowned Mendelssohn Hall of Leipzig's Gewandhaus in March 2024, this album promises a deeply immersive listening experience. The meticulous recording quality captures the essence of Prokofiev's compositions, allowing listeners to appreciate the intricate details and emotional depth of his music.
Whether you're a long-time admirer of Prokofiev's work or a newcomer to his compositions, 'Pittoresco' - Classical Masterpieces offers a comprehensive journey through the genius of one of the 20th century's most influential composers. Prepare to be enthralled by the timeless beauty and innovation that define Prokofiev's musical legacy.
Pictures at an Exhibition (Orch. by Maurice Ravel): 3. Promenade. Moderato commodo assai e con delicatezzaModest Mussorgsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Edo de Waart
The Nutcracker (Suite), Op. 71a, TH 35: 2b. Dance of the Sugar-Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
Visions Fugitives, Op. 22: 12. Assai moderatoSergei Prokofiev, Olli Mustonen
The Firebird - Suite (1919): 7. FinaleIgor Stravinsky, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Eduard van Beinum
Histoire du soldat - Part 1: 7. Musique de la deuxième scèneIgor Stravinsky, Ulysse Delécluse, Henri Helaerts, Maurice André, Roland Schnorkh, Charles Peschier, Manoug Parikian, Joachim Gut, Igor Markevitch
50 Russian Folk Songs, TH 176: 35. O My Heart, My Heavy HeartPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Valentina Lisitsa, Alexei Kuznetsoff
Preludes and Fugues for Piano, Op. 87: Prelude & Fugue No. 20 in C minor: PreludeDmitri Shostakovich, Caroline Weichert
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture - TH.42: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture, TH 42, Love ThemePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110: 1. LargoDmitri Shostakovich, Fitzwilliam Quartet
Twenty-Four Preludes, Op. 34: No. 12 in G sharp minor - Allegro non troppoDmitri Shostakovich, Caroline Weichert
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 1, IntroductionSergei Prokofiev, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42 (Arr. Lascae for Violin & String Orchestra): III. MélodiePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Janine Jansen, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Siren: Lilacs, Op. 21, No. 5Sergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Serenade for Strings, Op. 48: II. Waltz. ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op. 31: IV. SostenutoSergei Prokofiev, Andor Foldes
The Firebird (L'oiseau de feu) - Suite (1919): FinaleIgor Stravinsky, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Pierre Monteux
The Firebird, K10: XVII. Berceuse (The Firebird)Igor Stravinsky, London Symphony Orchestra, Antal Doráti
Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Mariinsky Version), Act I: No. 14, Final Scene. ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
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