Prokofiev (1891-1953) - Complete Symphonies, Lieutenant Kije, Scythian Suite, etc : Marin Alsop / Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra (6CD) - Import 6 CD Box

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Prokofiev (1891-1953)

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Commemorating the 130th anniversary of Prokofiev's birth! The famous performances by Orsop and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra are now available in a boxed set. The seven symphonies composed by Prokofiev over the course of his career, from No. 1 in 1917, the fruit of his student studies, to No. 7 written in 1952, one year before his death, are recognized as one of the most important symphonic cycles of the 20th century. This six-disc box set includes the seven symphonies written by Prokofiev in 1952. This 6-CD boxed collection features symphonies and major orchestral works by conductor Marin Allsop, who was trained by Bernstein and Seiji Ozawa, and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, where she served as chief conductor from 2012 to 2019. It is an expressive performance of Prokofiev's diverse music, filled with joy, intensity, and sometimes irony. The performers' genuine enjoyment of the composer's ambitious and vibrant works is palpable. A first-rate performance." - Allmusic.com (on CD1) "The Fifth Symphony comes 'up trumps' with a dramatic and highly polished performance." - BBC Music Magazine (on CD4) "The musicians of São Paulo are at one with the music.It's an exciting, chilling performance." - The Arts Desk (About CD5) Naxos Japan

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