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Sergei Prokofiev
…ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev, who commissioned several of Prokofiev’s ballets. Prokofiev and Film Music Prokofiev’s talents extended to the realm of film music. He collaborated with film directors, creating memorable…
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Serge Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf
…performances of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B major (1951) and Piano Concerto No. 2 in E flat major (1966). Additionally, collectionCB2 includes Prokofiev’s “Four Portraits and a Denouement”…
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Rozhdestvensky Conducts Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 – 1st Movement
Rozhdestvensky conducts Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7, completed in 1952. The original soft ending is used by Rozhdestvensky in the final movement, as intended by Prokofiev. Recorded in 1969 and re-released…
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Prokofiev Classical Symphony – 1st Movement
Performed by Hoshina Academy Chamber Orchestra “Ensemble=Harmonia,” this is a recording of the 1st movement of Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony. It was performed during the 10th regular concert in Tokyo in…
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Prokofiev Sonata No. 1 in F Minor – 1st Movement
…by Sergei Prokofiev, a classical contemporary composer known for his unique style. The Sonata No. 1 is one of his early works, written when he was just 16 years old….
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Prokofiev Classical Symphony, 1st & 2nd Movements – Allegro, Larghetto
Watch the slide show featuring medallic art by Cabral Antunes and Humberto Mendes, accompanied by Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony 1st & 2nd Movements. Conducted by Jean Martinon. Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SJug20zO6Y….
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Prokofiev – Diabolical Suggestions, Performed by Aloysio Rachid
“Devilish Inspiration” is an erudite, percussive piece of music composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1935. The composer’s modern Russian style creates a sense of mystery, suspense, terror and fear. With…
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Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 80 and Violin Concerto No. 2, 2nd Movement, Played by Monika Vrabcová
…Hall in Tokyo. Vrabcová studied at the Prague Conservatoire under prof. Jaroslav Foltýn from 1997 to 2002 and concluded her studies with a performance of Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2….
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S. Prokofiev – Suggestion Diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4
In the early 20th century, a 17-year-old composer named Sergei Prokofiev defied traditional Russian classical music with his primal and abrasive piano pieces. One of these, “Suggestion Diabolique”, caused controversy…
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Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet – Dance of the Knights – Act 1, Scene 2
Tamara Rojo and Carlos Acosta star in the Royal Ballet’s 2007 production of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet. Act I, Scene 2 features the iconic “Dance of the Knights,” also known…
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Romance – Sergej Prokofiev
Sergej Prokofiev’s Romance from the movie Lieutenant Kije, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under C. Tennstedt’s direction. Melody used in songs by Hard Creation and Sting….
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The Battle On The Ice – Sergei Prokofiev
Prokofiev’s Battle On The Ice….
