Description
Bizet: Symphonie In C, Prokofiev: Classical Symphony, Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice - New York Philharmonic / CBS Classics LP Stereo
61071
Product Features
- Label: CBS Classics – 61071
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
- Country: UK
- Released: 1968
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Modern, Neo-Classical, Romantic
Overview
This vinyl album, released in 1968, features a collection of classical masterpieces performed by the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. The album includes George Bizet's Symphony No. 1 in C-Major, Sergei Prokofiev's Classical Symphony in D-Major, and Paul Dukas' "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." These works showcase the orchestra's versatility and Bernstein's interpretive genius, making this album a valuable addition to any classical music collection.
Interesting Facts
- George Bizet's Symphony No. 1 in C-Major is an early work that demonstrates his classical training and compositional skill.
- Sergei Prokofiev's Classical Symphony is a nod to the classical symphonies of Haydn and Mozart, with a modern twist.
- Paul Dukas' "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" is a famous orchestral scherzo known for its dramatic and magical themes.
- Leonard Bernstein was a renowned conductor, composer, and pianist who was known for his dynamic performances with the New York Philharmonic.
- The album was engineered by Ed Michalski and Fred Plaut, with liner notes by W.A. Chislett and produced by John McClure and Thomas Z. Shepard.
Track Listing
- George Bizet: Symphony No. 1 In C-Major
- A1: I - Allegro Vivo - 7:00
- A2: II - Adagio - Oboe [Solo] – Harold Gomberg - 9:20
- A3: III - Allegro Vivace - 5:20
- A4: IV - Allegro Vivace - 6:05
- Sergei Prokofiev: Classical Symphony In D-Major
- B1: I - Allegro - 4:03
- B2: II - Larghetto - 3:51
- B3: III - Gavotta: Non Troppo Allegro - 1:31
- B4: IV - Finale: Molto Vivace - 3:59
- Paul Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- B5: The Sorcerer's Apprentice - 10:35
Key Credits
- Composed By: Georges Bizet (tracks: A1 to A4), Paul Dukas (tracks: B5), Serge Prokofiev* (tracks: B1 to B4)
- Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
- Engineer: Ed Michalski, Fred Plaut
- Liner Notes: W.A. Chislett
- Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
- Producer: John McClure, Thomas Z. Shepard
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