Prokoviev: Waltz Suite/Two Pushkin Waltzes/The Tale Of The Stone Flower/Cinderella Ballet Suite

On this CD:

1. Waltz Suite, for orchestra, Op. 110 No.1: Since We Met
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

2. Waltz Suite, for orchestra, Op. 110 No.2: in the Palace
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

3. Waltz Suite, for orchestra, Op. 110 No.3: Mephisto Waltz
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

4. Waltz Suite, for orchestra, Op. 110 No.4: End of the Fairy Tale
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

5. Waltz Suite, for orchestra, Op. 110 No.5: New Year's Eve Ball
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

6. Waltz Suite, for orchestra, Op. 110 No.6: Happiness
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

7. Pushkin Waltzes (2), for orchestra, Op. 120
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

8. The Tale of the Stone Flower, ballet, Op. 118 Scene 4, No.19: Scene and Waltz of the Diamonds
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

9. The Tale of the Stone Flower, ballet, Op. 118 Scene 4, No.21: Waltz
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

10. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Introduction
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

11. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Quarrel
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

12. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Pavane
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

13. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Cinderella and the Prince
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

14. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Three Oranges
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

15. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Southern Countries
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

16. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Orientalia
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

17. Cinderella, Suite No. 3 for orchestra, Op. 109 Amoroso
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev

Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

Waltz Suite, Op. 110: I Since We Met
Waltz Suite, Op. 110: II In The Palace
Waltz Suite, Op. 110: III Mephisto Waltz
Waltz Suite, Op. 110: IV End Of The Fairy Tale
Waltz Suite, Op. 110: V New Year's Eve Ball
Waltz Suite, Op. 110: VI Happiness
Two Pushkin Waltzes, Op. 120: I Allegro espressivo
Two Pushkin Waltzes, Op. 120: II Allegro meditativo
From The Tale Of The Stone Flower, Op. 118: Scene 4, No. 19: Scene And Waltz Of The Diamonds
From The Tale Of The Stone Flower, Op. 118: Scene 4, No. 21: Waltz
Cinderella Ballet Suite: I Introduction
Cinderella Ballet Suite: II Quarrel
Cinderella Ballet Suite: III Pavane
Cinderella Ballet Suite: IV Cinderella And The Prince
Cinderella Ballet Suite: V Three Oranges
Cinderella Ballet Suite: VI Southern Countries
Cinderella Ballet Suite: VII Orientalia
Cinderella Ballet Suite: VIII Amoroso

Customer Reviews:

An absolute delight!!!.......2005-12-17

So much of Prokofiev is neglected. Although he is known for his more brash or playful features, he was a master at writing the elegant and bitter-sweet waltz. The waltz at the ball from War & Peace (track 5 on this disc) is simply wonderful (particularly in the inner string writing) and one of my absolutely favourite 20th century waltzes.

So all the waltzes on this disc are wonderful, and very well performed and recorded here.

Although I am a MEGA-fan of Shostakovich, both major and minor works, and his waltzes are great too, I would say that the Prokofiev ones here are often more profound in emotion.

Anyway, a super collection of superb waltzes!

Ok, but not comparible to Shostakovich.......2003-02-17

The waltzes gathered here, while played marvilously by Jarvi and the ever adaptable RSNO, don't quite get up the level of the waltzes by the "other" 20th century Russian master, Shostakovich. That's not to say they are bad, there are some good melodies here, especially "In the Palace" from the Waltz suite, and Pushkin Waltz #2. And the Cinderella suite is pretty good too, but not even close to comparible to Prokofiev's balletic masterwork, Romeo and Juliet.

Still, it's not a BAD listen. You could do much worse, and if you are a big Prokofiev lover, you should enjoy this.

Jarvi plays Prokofiev in his best.......2000-12-06

This CD is a remarkable example how Prokofiev should be played. Jarvi put his best resources and make this CD a real pleasure. The Waltz Suite and the Pushkiniana are full of heart catching music and your legs wish to follow the music and start dancing. Cynderella Suite makes the best of the ballet and allows us to enjoy the best highlights. Great preformance of RSNO and Jarvi coupled with wonderfull sound for bargain-price. Most recommanded!

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