This fourth volume in Marin Alsop's acclaimed Prokofiev symphonic cycle features two of his most viscerally exciting works. Using material salvaged from his opera The Fiery Angel, the Third Symphony was hailed by Serge Koussevitzky at it's 1929 premiÃ¨re as 'the best symphony since Tchaikovsky's Sixth'. Originally commissioned as a ballet by Sergey Dyagilev but rejected as un-danceable, the Scythian Suite has become a popular orchestral showpiece, while Prokofiev retained a lifelong fondness for his dark-hued early symphonic sketch Autumn.

Tracklist:

Scythian Suite, Op. 20 "Ala I Lolli": I. L'adoration De Veless Et De Ala (The Adoration Of Veless And Ala)
Scythian Suite, Op. 20 "Ala I Lolli": II. Le Dieu Ennemi Et La Danse Des Esprits Noirs (The Enemy God And Dance Of The
Scythian Suite, Op. 20 "Ala I Lolli": III. La Nuit (Night)
Scythian Suite, Op. 20 "Ala I Lolli": IV. Le Depart Glorieux De Lolly Et Le Cortege Du Soleil (The Glorious Departure
Autumnal Sketch, Op. 8
Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 44: I. Moderato
Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 44: II. Andante
III. Allegro Agitato - Allegretto
Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 44: IV. Andante Mosso - Allegro Moderato

UPC: 747313345274
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 5.12.15
Format: CD

Prokofiev / Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra / Alsop - Symphonies 3: Symphony No. 3 Scythian Suite Autumn (CD)