Sinfonie 5/Lieutenant Kije Suite (Mehrk.Hy.)

Name: Sinfonie 5/Lieutenant Kije Suite (Mehrk.Hy.)
Brand: Telarc (in-Akustik)
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"I have always wanted to record Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5," says Paavo Jrvi. "I consider it one of the best symphonies of the 20th century. Symphony No. 5 is brilliant in its newness, language and construction. On the other hand, Lieutenant Kij Suite shows the much lighter side of Prokofiev as he brings the character to life in a unique and almost comical way." Both pieces read like an homage to Prokofiev's Mother Russia. While it has no programme, Symphony No. 5 coincidentally became an expression of Russian pride, because at the time of its 1945 premiere in Moscow, Russia's army was victorious over Germany. One of Prokofiev's most accessible pieces, Symphony No. 5 expresses optimism and a depth of direct emotion. It had been 14 years since the Symphony No 4 but his return to Russia in 1934 and the subsequent war years heralded a new creative period. Lieutenant Kij Suite, a cinema piece, was written for Alexander Feinzimmer's 1934 film based on a satirical story by Yuri Tinyanov and mirrors the mischievousness of the script about a make-believe military character. 2008 is another very busy year for Maestro Jarvi. In addition to his conducting duties in Cincinnati, he will once again lead the Philharmonia Orchestra, The Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in January and February alone. In April he takes the Cincinnati Symphony on a 12 date tour of Europe including dates in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, France and Spain.

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Release Date:: 2008-03-07
Publication Date:: 2008-03-07
Publisher:: Telarc (in-Akustik)
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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