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-MÃ¶st 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.

Tracklist:

Schnittke:Concerto for Piano and Strings, Op.136
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 I: Allegro ben articolato
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIa: Theme and Variations - Theme. Andante
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIb: Variation
L'istesso tempo
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIc: Variation
Allegro non troppo
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IId: Variation
Allegro
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIe: Variation
Larghetto
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIf: Variation
Allegro con brio
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIg: Variation
Allegro moderato
Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIh: Theme

UPC: 810042320321
Label: Cleveland Orchestra
Release Date: 11.5.21
Format: CD

Cleveland Orchestra / Welser-Most, Franz - Schnittke: Concerto for Piano and Strings / Prokofiev: Sym 2 (CD)