The third album on The Cleveland Orchestra's label follows the 'old-new' pairing of their previous release, showcasing recordings of Prokofiev and Schnittke that cover both preand post-pandemic music-making. Prokofiev's Symphony No.2 is a beautiful and exquisitely fashioned gem, inspired by the early 20th century's fascination with mechanics and industry, and the everchanging world during that era. Franz Welser-Möst sees the work as "a fascinating examination both of the World War itself and a reflection on how it changed people's views. This is a far-sighted view of Modernity, and shows us an Expressionist spirit that is still deeply moving - and disturbing - today." Schnittke's Concerto for Piano and Strings, featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman with the orchestra's strings, was recorded at Cleveland's Severance Hall, during the midst of Covid-19 restrictions, as part of the orchestra's new In Focus digital broadcast series.
1 Schnittke:Concerto for Piano and Strings, Op.136
2 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 I: Allegro Ben Articolato
3 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iia: Theme and Variations - Theme. Andante
4 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iib: Variation 1. L'istesso Tempo
5 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iic: Variation 2. Allegro Non Troppo
6 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iid: Variation 3. Allegro
7 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iie: Variation 4. Larghetto
8 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iif: Variation 5. Allegro Con Brio
9 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iig: Variation 6. Allegro Moderato
10 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor Op.40 Iih: Theme
The third album on The Cleveland Orchestra's label follows the 'old-new' pairing of their previous release, showcasing recordings of Prokofiev and Schnittke that cover both preand post-pandemic music-making. Prokofiev's Symphony No.2 is a beautiful and exquisitely fashioned gem, inspired by the early 20th century's fascination with mechanics and industry, and the everchanging world during that era. Franz Welser-Möst sees the work as "a fascinating examination both of the World War itself and a reflection on how it changed people's views. This is a far-sighted view of Modernity, and shows us an Expressionist spirit that is still deeply moving - and disturbing - today." Schnittke's Concerto for Piano and Strings, featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman with the orchestra's strings, was recorded at Cleveland's Severance Hall, during the midst of Covid-19 restrictions, as part of the orchestra's new In Focus digital broadcast series.
