Based on Shakespeare's most famous romantic play, Prokofiev's realization of Romeo and Juliet as a full-length narrative ballet was audacious in it's day. It was written during a period of artistic turmoil under a Soviet regime in which arguments raged over such fundamental aspects as the choice between a happy or tragic ending. Famous movements such as the 'Dance of the Knights' have helped maintain Romeo and Juliet as Prokofiev's best-loved stage work. Marin Alsop's acclaimed cycle of Prokofiev's Symphonies has been described as "an outstanding achievement" by BBC Music Magazine. Alsop is an inspiring and powerful voice in the international music scene who passionately believes that "music has the power to change lives." She is recognized across the world for her innovative programming and for her deep commitment to education and the development of audiences of all ages.

Tracklist:

Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 1, Introduction
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 2, Romeo
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 3, The Street Wakens
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 4, Morning Dance
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 5, The Quarrel
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 6, The Fight
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 7, The Duke's Command
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 8, Interlude
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 9, At The Capulets' (Preparations For The Ball)
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 10, The Young Juliet
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 11, Arrival Of The Guests
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 12, Masks
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 13, Dance Of The Knights (Montagues & Capulets)
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 14, Juliet's Variation
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 15, Mercutio
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 16, Madrigal
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 17, Tybalt Recognizes Romeo
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 18, Gavotte (Departure Of The Guests)
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 19, Balcony Scene
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 20, Romeo's Variation
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 21, Love Dance
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 22, Folk Dance
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 23, Romeo & Mercutio
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 24, Dance Of The Five Couples
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 25, Dance With Mandolins
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 26, The Nurse
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 27, The Nurse & Romeo
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 28, Romeo At Friar Laurence's
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 29, Juliet At Friar Laurence's
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 30, Public Merrymaking
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 31, Further Public Festivities
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 32, Meeting Of Tybalt & Mercutio
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 33, The Duel
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 34, Death Of Mercutio
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 35, Romeo Decides To Avenge Mercutio
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act II: No. 36, Finale
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 37, Introduction
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 38, Romeo & Juliet (Juliet's Bedroom)
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 39, Romeo Bids Juliet Farewell
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 40, The Nurse
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 41, Juliet Refuses To Marry Paris
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 42, Juliet Alone
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 43, Interlude
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 44, At Friar Laurence's Cell
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 45, Interlude
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 46, Juliet's Room
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 47, Juliet Alone
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 48, Aubade
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 49, Dance Of The Girls With Lilies
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act III: No. 50, At Juliet's Bedside
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act IV: No. 51, Juliet's Funeral
Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64, Act IV: No. 52, Juliet's Death

UPC: 747313353477
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 3.9.18
Format: CD

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Romeo & Juliet (2 CD)