The Wayward Prokofiev #46
Every fortnight in ‘The Wayward Prokofiev’, an hour-long focus is on the life and work of Russian 20th-century composer Sergei Prokofiev, undoubtedly one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.
Today: Prokofiev has learned his lesson as far as Soviet cultural policy is concerned and takes it easy in his new cantata. And he further milked his successful song Romeo and Juliet into the half-hour piano adaptation, and it too became a success.
Sergei Prokofiev. Pieces for piano no. 1-10 op. 75 (1937) based on Romeo and Juliet.
Elena Rozanova (piano)
Sergei Prokofiev. Songs of our times op. 76 nos. 1-8.
Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Symphony Cappella conducted by Valeri Polyansky with mezzo-soprano Victoria Smolnikova and baritone Igor Tarasov
