Composer: Sergey Prokofiev
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor: Thomas Søndergård
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Linn
Catalogue: CKD611
Release: 2020
Size: 946 MB
Recovery: +3%
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Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 ‘Classical’
01. I. Allegro
02. II. Larghetto
03. III. Gavotte (Non troppo allegro)
04. IV. Finale (Molto vivace)
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 100
05. I. Andante
06. II. Allegro marcato
07. III. Adagio
08. IV. Allegro giocoso
Thomas Søndergård’s sophomore album as Music Director marks his first symphonic recording with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Søndergård conducts an all-Prokofiev programme juxtaposing two contrasting symphonies: Symphony No. 1 in D major ‘Classical’ and Symphony No. 5 in B flat major.
Prokofiev delights in paying homage to Haydn in his neo-classical masterpiece; its characterful melodies, freshness and overall joie de vivre have established Symphony No. 1 as enduringly popular.
In contrast the Fifth Symphony was forged in the flames of war, and dedicated, Prokofiev said, to ‘the greatness of the human spirit’.
Following a concert performance The Herald commented, ‘This was the conductor at his most energetic and impassioned, and it drew a corresponding performance from the orchestra.’
Prokofiev has been a key focus for Søndergård since 2016 and the conductor has announced plans to complete a symphonic cycle over four seasons with his orchestra.