Prokofiev - Symphony no.1 'Classical' (2)

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Uploaded by on Nov 9, 2007

The second part of Prokofiev's 'Classical' Symphony, performed by Sergei Koussevitsky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Hope you enjoy, and do contact me if you have any comments, etc.

(To the best of my knowledge all material used in this film is public domain.)

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  • This was one of the first 'neo-classical' compositions - Prokofiev took Haydn for his model. One feature that comes through in this performance is the fantastic sense of rhythm which one often finds with the Russians; Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky are other good examples. Small wonder they rule the world when it comes to ballet!

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  • Never heard this before, but I'm very taken with the melodiousness and joyful energy of the writing (and performance). The video is well-made too - I like the inclusion of paintings especially! Anticipating more to come...

  • It sounds like an accordion at 1:51. Strange, I've never heard this detail in other performances:-) Gives it a Russian sound.

    Thanks for the upload!

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  • No es una respuesta, es la segunda parte.

  • Isn't the gavotta the same as the gavotta from Romeo and Julia?

  • The flutes are taking some those D's down an octave. :(

  • What do you mean by "the newer conductors?" What do they do that you don't like?

  • It's my favorite symphony =) 4# movement is great

  • I played this. They sure are better than we were. :]]

    Very pretty and happy.

  • I much prefer this to the newer conductors....this seems faster than the Toscanini versions, but I adore Koussevitsky...

  • interesting how the beginning section is the same as one of his gavottes

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