An Introduction to Sergey Sergeyevich Prokofiev
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
(1891-1953)
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical'
14:38
3.
III
Gavotte. Non troppo allegro
1:43
4.
IV
Finale. Molto vivace
4:19
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
29:20
A Musical Tale for Children
Richard Chester solo flute
John Digney solo oboe
John Cushing solo clarinet
Lesley Wilson solo bassoon
Laurence Rogers principal horn
Martin Gibson timpani
5.
'I am going to tell you a story about Peter and the Wolf. . .' -
2:15
6.
'Early one morning Peter opened the gate. . .' -
1:05
7.
'On a branch of a big tree sat a little bird. . .' -
1:41
8.
'Just then a duck came waddling around. . .' -
2:26
9.
'Suddnely, something caught Peter's attention. . .' -
1:02
10.
''Look out!' shouted Peter. . .' -
1:02
11.
'Just then Grandfather came out. . .' -
2:25
12.
'No sooner had Peter gone. . .' -
1:15
13.
'In a twinkling the cat climbed up the tree. . .' -
0:28
14.
'The duck quacked. . .' -
1:32
15.
'And now, this is how things stood. . .' -
1:47
16.
'In the meantime, Peter, without the slightest fear. . .' -
1:20
17.
'Peter said to the bird, 'Fly down. . .'' -
1:41
18.
'Meanwhile, Peter made a lasso. . .' -
2:12
19.
'Just then, the hunters came out of the woods. . .' -
2:24
20.
'Now, just imagine the triumphant procession. . .' -
2:01
21.
'And winding up the procession, Grandfather and the cat. . .'
2:35
22.
Troika from the Symphonic Suite 'Lieutenant Kijé', Op. 60
3:09
23.
March from the Opera 'The Love for Three Oranges', Op. 33
1:42
Excerpts from the Ballet 'Romeo and Juliet', Op. 64
23:47
24.
Montagues and Capulets
6:14
26.
Romeo and Juliet
8:29
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi