Sergey Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet was completed after the composer's final repatriation to Soviet Russia after a period abroad. It was written for the Kirov Ballet but early productions faltered, and Prokofiev soon adapted his music to the concert hall. The Suites avoid narrative sequence, selecting crucial moments such as the famous "balcony scene", and dramatic climaxes such as the Death of Tybalt. Composed to celebrate the famous author's 150th anniversary, the Pushkin Waltzes are relaxed, easygoing, and with a typically witty edge.

Tracklist:

Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: I. Folk Dance
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: II. A Scene
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: III. Madrigal
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: IV. Minuet
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: V. Masks
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: VI. Romeo And Juliet
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: VII. The Death Of Tybalt
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter : I. Montagues And Capulets
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter : II. The Young Girl Juliet
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter : III. Friar Lawrence
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter : IV. Danse
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter : V. Romeo With Juliet Before Parting
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter : VI. Dance Of The Antillian Girls
Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter : VII. Romeo At The Tomb Of Juliet
Pushkin Waltzes, Op. 120: Pushkin Waltzes, Op. 120: No. 2. Waltz In C Sharp Minor: Allegro Meditativo

UPC: 747313121076
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7.31.12
Format: CD

Seattle Symphony - Romeo & Juliet Suites 1 & 2 / Pushkin Waltz No. 2 (CD)