Prokofiev's imaginative orchestration has made the ballet Romeo and Juliet world-famous, primarily through the orchestral suites as opposed to the ballet as a whole. Unmistakably a child of the Rimsky-Korsakov school of orchestration, Prokofiev's orchestra arsenal for the ballet includes tenor saxophone, four mandolins, cornet, celesta, organ, piano and a number of percussion instruments. This richness in orchestration allows for unique timbres that the composer employs in the illustration of one of the world's most iconic love stories. While Russian music has been integral to the Oslo Philharmonic's recording and performance schedule in the three years that Vasily Petrenko has been at the helm, it has held an important position in the orchestra repertoire dating back to it's recordings with Jansons in the 1980s and 1990s. The exploration of this vast musical catalogue is set to continue in the orchestra's future projects with Petrenko, whose tenure as Chief Conductor was recently renewed until the 2019-20 seasion. The Oslo Philharmonic is known for it's spirit of discovery and it's reputation for finesse. Under new Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko, it works at the highest levels of detail and style. The orchestra travels the globe, but never feels more at home than on their stage in the Oslo Concert Hall.

Tracklist:

Act 1: I. Introduction
Act 1: II. Romeo
Act 1: III. The Street Wakens
Act 1: IV. Morning Dance
Act 1: V. The Quarrel
Act 1: VI. The Fight
Act 1: VII. The Duke’s Command
Act 1: VIII. Interlude
Act 1: IX. At The Capulets’ (Preparations For The Ball)
Act 1: X. The Young Juliet
Act 1: XI. Arrival Of The Guests
Act 1: XII. Masks
Act 1: XIII. Dance Of The Knights
Act 1: XIV. Juliet’s Variation
Act 1: XV. Mercutio
Act 1: XVI. Madrigal
Act 1: XVII. Tybalt Recognizes Romeo
Act 1: XVIII. Gavotte
Act 1: XIX. Balcony Scene
Act 1: XX. Romeo’s Variation
Act 1: XXI. Love Dance
Act 2: XXII. Folk Dance
Act 2: XXIII. Romeo And Mercutio
Act 2: XXIV. Dance Of The Five Couples
Act 2: XXV. Dance With Mandolins
Act 2: XXVI. Nurse
Act 2: XXVII. The Nurse And Romeo
Act 2: XXVIII. Romeo At Friar Laurence’s
Act 2: XXIX. Juliet At Friar Laurence’s
Act 2: XXX. Public Merrymaking
Act 2: XXXI. Further Public Festivities
Act 2: XXXII. Meeting Of Tybalt And Mercutio
Act 2: XXXIII. The Duel
Act 2: XXXIV. Death Of Mercutio
Act 2: XXXV. Romeo Decides To Avenge Mercutio
Act 2: XXXVI. Finale
Act 3: XXXVII. Introduction
Act 3: XXXIII. Romeo And Juliet
Act 3: XXXIX. Romeo Bids Juliet Farewell
Act 3: Xl. Nurse
Act 3: Xli. Juliet Refuses To Marry Paris
Act 3: Xlii. Juliet Alone
Act 3: Xliii. Interlude
Act 3: Xliv. At Friar Laurence’s Cell
Act 3: Xlv. Interlude
Act 3: Xlvi. Juliet’s Room
Act 3: Xlvii. Juliet Alone
Act 3: Xlviii. Aubade
Act 3: Xlix. Dance Of The Girls With Lilies
Act 3: L. At Juliet’s Bedside
Act 3: Li. Juliet’s Funeral
Act 3: Lii. Juliet’s Death

UPC: 7090020181172
Label: Lawo Classics
Release Date: 10.28.16
Format: CD

Prokofiev / Vassily Petrenko / Oslo Philharmonic - Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Op 64 (2 CD)