
As mentioned in my previous post [Peter & the Wolf], Oannes has prepared a tribute celebrating Prokofiev’s birthday.
So here it is with the addition of 3½ more from me.
• PIANO CONCERTO No 3, KISSIN / BERLINER, ABBADO

Με την επέτειο της γέννησης του Sergei Prokofiev, ενός από τους μεγαλύτερους [για μένα, του μεγαλύτερου] συνθέτη του εικοστού αιώνα, θα ακούσουμε μουσική δική του, ξεκινώντας από το Κονσέρτο για πιάνο Νο 3, σε “εκθαμβωτική” εκτέλεση του Evgeni Kissin [φωτό] και της Φιλαρμονικής του Βερολίνου υπό τον Claudio Abbado. Ο Sergei Prokofiev γεννήθηκε στις 27 Απριλίου 1891.
On the anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev‘ s birth, one of the greatest [for me, the greatest] composer of the twentieth century, we will hear some of his music, starting with Piano Concerto No 3, in a “dazzling” performance by Evgeni Kissin [photo] and the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Claudio Abbado. Sergei Prokofiev was born on April 27, 1891.Τα μέρη / The Parts: 0:00 Andante. Allegro 9:25 Tema con variazioni (Andantino) 18:08 Allegro ma non troppo
• THE LOVE OF THREE ORANGES / ALEXANDER NEVSKY / ON THE DNIEPER / CONCERTINO FOR CELLO AND ORCHESTRA

1. SERGEI PROKOFIEV The Love Of Three Oranges [Symphonic Suite] Andantino: Fight ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE FRANCE, LORIN MAAZEL
2. SERGEI PROKOFIEV Alexander Nevsky [Music for the film of Sergei Eisenstein] Pt 1: La Russie Sous Le Joug Mongol ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE USSR, YEVGENI SVETLANOV [3:41]
3. SERGEI PROKOFIEV On The Dnieper [Ballet]. Male Variation and Finale THE USSR MINISTRY OF CULTURE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, GENNADI ROZHDESTVENSKY [6:53]
4. SERGEI PROKOFIEV Concertino for cello and orchestra. Andante LYNN HARRELL cello, ROYAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY [10:46]
• SYMPHONY No 1 “CLASSICAL”

Η “Κλασική” Πρώτη Συμφωνία του Sergei Prokofiev, είναι γραμμένη από τον συνθέτη σε ηλικία 26 χρόνων, για ορχήστρα της κλασικής περιόδου, στο συμφωνικό μοντέλο του Joseph Haydn. Περιλαμβάνει βεβαίως περάσματα που στα τέλη του 18ου αι. θα ήταν αδιανόητα. Ο Lorin Maazel διευθύνει την Orchestre Nationale De France.
Sergei Prokofiev wrote his First Symphony [“Classical”] at the age of 26. It is scored for classically-sized orchestra and modelled on Joseph Haydn’s symphonic style. It contains of course passages unimaginable for the late 18th century. The Orchestre Nationale De France is conducted by Lorin Maazel.Τα μέρη / The parts: 0:00 Allegro 4:14 Larghetto 8:03 Gavotta: Non troppo allegro 9:36 Finale: Molto vivace
And my additions…
• Violin concerto N°1 op.19
Igor Oistrakh, violin
son of the violinist David Oistrakh,
who was also born on this day,
April 27, 1931.
Grand Orchestre Symphonique de la Radio-TV de l’ U.R.S.S • Dir: Guennadi Rojdestvenski
• Violin concerto N°2 op.63
David Oistrakh, violin
Philharmonia Orchestra • Alceo Galliera
• Romeo and Juliet – Act I – Dance of the Knights & Act III – The Last Farewell
Boston Symphony Orchestra • cond. Erich Leinsdorf
Enjoy!
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Categories: Birthdays, MUSIC, Oannes Reblog, Tributes
It’s good of you to promote Prokofiev here. The fact that he died on the same day in 1953 as the tyrant Stalin robbed Prokofiev of the homage that should have been then.
The music for “Alexander Nevsky” has long been a favorite of mine. A couple of years ago I read a biography of him.
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Imagine that huh… dying same day as Stalin! Thank you, Steve. Prokofiev is a favorite composer to both (Oannes and me) so his birthday was the perfect opportunity for a tribute. 😉
It’s very hard for me to pick faves but AN is definitely top list.
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If only Stalin could have died 30 years earlier, and Prokofiev 30 years later.
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A ha ha… indeed!!!!!!!!!
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Okay… I’ve listened to all the fabulous music here. I baked a blueberry raisin loaf, did a bit of blogging and loved all this music. These classic pieces will be great for when I’m sewing my Art Gown!
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Big pets for Hera!!!!!
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Ohhhh, I’d love to have some of that loaf!
…and I really can’t wait to see that Art Gown!
Hera sends slobbery kisses [we’re still petting her!] and I send you a huge hug!!!!
kisses to J&J xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Ah, slobbery kisses last longer, therefore they are much better! 😀
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That loaf I made is DELICIOUS!!!
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Well, well, more music I don’t know.
Listening on Oannes, and will be back here for more in a while!
Ohhh, that sounds like a flock of fairies flying through mushrooms and lichen!
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A ha ha … i love that description!
Here’s s huge hug and kisses
and tail wags from Hera!
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