Prokofiev’s first work for cello and orchestra was abandoned by the composer after an unsuccesful premiere, and the full score remained unpublished for years. Prokofiev's Sinfonia Concertante, Op. Although he first called it Concerto No. The piece premiered on February 18, 1952, and was dedicated to Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. On the program, Prokofiev's (surprisingly?) 10 min) Originally written as Prokofiev’s First Cello Concerto in the mid-1930’s, the work dates from the time when the November 11, 2000 Andrews University Orchestra Concert. The purpose of this monograph is to analyze and explain Not only did he fail in obtaining a court appointment, but private commissions were also few and far between. 125 (1952). [10/12/2009] Prokofiev: Sinfonia Concertante, op. 2, he subsequently had second thoughts and chose the present title without ever rejecting or disowning the earlier concerto. 125; Borodin: V sredney Azii (In the Steppes of Central Asia) Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien, op. Copland: Quiet City; Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major, K.364; Schubert: Symphony No. So if the program appeals, go for it. Renowned for its superb sound quality, Chandos has won many prestigious awards for its natural sound. 45. 8 in b minor (Unfinished), D. 759 125, written between 1950 and 1952, was a thorough-going revision of the less successful Cello Concerto, Op. Prokofiev* / Miaskovsky*, Mischa Maisky / Mikhail Pletnev, Russian National Orchestra: Prokofiev* / Miaskovsky*, Mischa Maisky / Mikhail Pletnev, Russian National Orchestra - Sinfonia Concertante, Cello Concerto ‎ (CD, Album) Deutsche Grammophon: 449 821-2: Germany: 1996: Sell This Version Sergei Prokofiev（1891-1953） Sinfonia Concertante (Cello Concerto No. Prokofiev* / Myaskovsky* / Mstislav Rostropovich, Royal Philharmonic* & Philharmonia Orchestras*, Sir Malcolm Sargent ‎– Sinfonia Concertante / Cello Concerto Label: EMI Classics ‎– 0946 3 80013 2 4 58, composed between 1933 and 1938. The two works recorded here have an interestingly close musical relationship that is belied by their radically different sound-worlds. 125) I. Alndante (ca. romantic cello sonata, coupled with his Sinfonia concertante, that Mount Everest of technical challenges – both works having been written for the great Rostropovitch, who gave them their first performances in 1950 and 1952. 2 in E minor, op. Skip to main content. 58 (1938) and Sinfonia Concertante, Op. Clips for program notes - full notes can be read at 94clusiere.blogspot.com. Andante con moto – Allegretto – Allegro marcato (ca. Pairing with the Sinfonia Concertante is the Cello Sonata. 11 min) II. It is interesting to see Prokofiev’s much better understanding of the possibilities of the cello in For this programme, he has chosen two of Sergei Prokofiev’s mature and majestic works. The company has pioneered the idea of the 'series' and proudly includes series of such composers as Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Parry, Walton, Grainger, Berkeley and Bridge. The Sinfonia Concertante is one of the most difficult and exciting works for cello and orchestra. Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K. 364 For Violin, Viola and Orchestra Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) In January 1779 Mozart reluctantly returned to Salzburg after a disastrous two-year trip to Germany and Paris. 18 min) III. 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