Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks - Prokofiev: Romeo & Julia; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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 Inchan outstanding achievementInch by BBC Music Magazine. Alsop is an inspiring and powerful voice in the international music scene who passionately believes that Inchmusic has the power to change lives.Inch 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. Album Tracks 1. Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64 (1935-36; Revised 1939) 2. Introduction 3. Act I 4. Romeo 5. The Street Awakens 6. Morning Dance 7. The Quarrel 8. The Fight 9. The Duke's Command 10. Interlude 11. At the Capulets' (Preparations for the Ball) 12. The Young Juliet 13. Arrival of the Guests 14. Masks 15. Dance of the Knights (Montagues & Capulets) 16. Juliet's Variation 17. Mercutio 18. Madrigal 19. Tybalt Recognises Romeo 20. Gavotte 21. Balcony Scene 22. Romeo's Variation 23. Love Dance 24. Act II 25. Folk Dance 26. Romeo and Mercutio 27. Dance of the Five Couples 28. Dance with Mandolins 29. Nurse 30. The Nurse and Romeo 31. Romeo at Friar Laurence's 32. Juliet at Friar Laurence's 33. Public Merrymaking 34. Further Public Festivities 35. Meeting of Tybalt and Mercutio 36. The Duel 37. Death of Mercutio 38. Romeo Decides to Avenge Mercutio 39. Finale 40. Act III 41. Introduction 42. Romeo

Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 1. Andante Sostenuto - Moderato Con Anima 2. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 2. Andantino in Modo Di Canzona 3. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 3. Scherzo Pizzicato Ostinato - Allegro 4. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 4. Finale Allegro Con Fuoco 5. Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture for Orchestra in B minor (3 Versions) 6. Capriccio Espagnol (Kaprichchio Na Ispankskiye Temï), for Orchestra, Op. 34 1. Night on Bald Mountain (Noch' Na Lïsoy Gore), Symphonic Poem, Edited By Rimsky-Korsakov 2. L'oiseau de Feu (The Firebird), Concert Suite for Orchestra No. 2 Introduction - L'oiseau de Feu Et Sa Danse 3. L'oiseau de Feu (The Firebird), Concert Suite for Orchestra No. 2 Variation de L'oiseau de Feu 4. L'oiseau de Feu (The Firebird), Concert Suite for Orchestra No. 2 Ronde Des Princesses (Khorovode) 5. L'oiseau de Feu (The Firebird), Concert Suite for Orchestra No. 2 Danse Infernale Du Roi Kachtchei 6. L'oiseau de Feu (The Firebird), Concert Suite for Orchestra No. 2 Berceuse 7. L'oiseau de Feu (The Firebird), Concert Suite for Orchestra No. 2 Final 8. Pini Di Roma (The Pines of Rome), Symphonic Poem, P. 141 I Pini Di Villa Borghese (Allegretto Vivace - Vivace) 9. Pini Di Roma (The Pines of Rome), Symphonic Poem, P. 141 Pini Presso Una Catacomba (Lento) 10. Pini Di Roma (The Pines of Rome), Symphonic Poem, P. 141 I Pini Del Gianicolo (Lento) 11. Pini Di Roma (The Pines of Rome), Symphonic Poem, P. 141 I Pini Della Via Appia (Tempo Di Marcia) 12. Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2 for Orchestra, Op. 64 Ter The Montagues and the Capulets 13. Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2 for Orchestra, Op. 64 Ter 4. Dance 14. Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2 for Orchestra, Op. 64 Ter 5. Romeo & Juliet's Tomb 15. Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2 for Orchestra, Op. 64 Ter 6. Dance

Of all Berlioz's Shakespeare-inspired works, Romeo et Juliette is unquestionably his masterpiece. It is also cast in an innovative new form, a kind of 'super-symphony' that incorporates elements of symphony, opera and oratorio. Berlioz composed no singing roles for the central characters, but allowed others to comment or narrate, giving latitude to incarnate the lovers in a musical language of extraordinary delicacy and passion. The vivid 'Ball Scene' and 'Romeo at the Capulet tomb' are intensely dramatic but the heart of the work is the 'Love Scene,' a long symphonic poem which Richard Wagner called 'the melody of the 19th century.' Album Tracks 1. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 1 No. 1A, Introduction 04 50 2. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 1 No. 1B, D'anciennes Haines Endormies 05 00 3. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 1 No. 1C, Premiers Transports Que Nul N'oublie! 06 31 4. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 1 No. 1D, Bientot de Romeo la Pale Reverie 00 26 5. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 1 No. 1E, Mab! la Messagere Fluette Et Legere 02 45 6. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 2 No. 2A, Romeo Seul 07 29 7. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 2 No. 2B, Fete 05 46 8. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 2 No. 3A, Ohe, Capulets! 03 00 9. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 2 No. 3B, Scene D'amour 16 31 10. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 2 No. 4, la Reine Mab, Ou la Fee Des Songes 08 13 11. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 3 No. 5, Jetez Des Fleurs Pour la Vierge Expiree! 08 40 12. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 3 No. 6A, Romeo Au Tombeau Des Capulets 01 24 13. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 3 No. 6B, Invocation 06 33 14. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 3 No. 7A, Quoi! Romeo de Retour! 01 24 15. Romeo Et Juliette, Op. 17, H 79, Pt. 3 No. 7B, Je Vais Devoiler Le Myst