Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 / Scythian Suite
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 / Scythian Suite
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Tugan Sokhiev
[ Sony Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 12 August 2016
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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.
"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." - Gramophone Editors Choice May 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." (Sunday Times)
Tracks:
Symphony No.5
Scythian Suite
