Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky – Complete Film Music World Premiere Recording (Audio‑CD)

Hybrid Multichannel Super Audio‑CD

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408710141
• Product Type: Super Audio‑CD (Hybrid Multichannel)
• Format:Composer: Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953)
  • SACD Surround 5.0
  • SACD Stereo
  • CD Stereo (16‑bit version available)
  • Direct Stream Digital (DSD)
  • Plays on all SACD, CD, and DVD players
• Work: Alexander Nevsky (Film Music, 1938) – First complete new recording of the original score
• Performers:Conductor: Frank Strobel
  • Orchestra: Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
  • Choir: Ernst Senff Chor Berlin
  • Soloist (Mezzo‑soprano): Marina Domashenko (appearing on tracks 20–21)
• Label/Series: Capriccio – SACD Collection, Catalog No. 71 014
• Release Year: 2004
• Production:
  • A co‑production with Deutschland Radio, Rundfunk-Orchester und Chöre GmbH Berlin, and Deutschland Radio Berlin
  • SACD authoring & mastering by Classic Sound Studio Stuttgart
  • Produced by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
• Websites:
  • www.deltamusic.de

Overview

This world premiere recording presents Sergei Prokofiev’s groundbreaking film score for Alexander Nevsky (1938) in its complete, new recording. Experience the full cinematic and orchestral splendor of this iconic work—the first complete new recording of its original score—brought vividly to life by the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Ernst Senff Chor Berlin under the expert direction of Frank Strobel. The record, performed in a hybrid multichannel format using state‑of‑the‑art Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, delivers an immersive listening experience in both SACD Surround 5.0 and high‑fidelity SACD Stereo, with a 16‑bit CD version also available for standard playback.

French Translation – Overview (Vue d'ensemble)

Cet enregistrement en première mondiale présente la partition cinématographique révolutionnaire de Alexander Nevsky de Sergueï Prokofiev (1938) dans son intégralité. Découvrez toute la splendeur cinématographique et orchestrale de cette œuvre emblématique – la première réenregistrement complet de la partition originale – magnifiquement réalisé par le Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin et le Ernst Senff Chor Berlin sous la direction experte de Frank Strobel. Cet enregistrement, réalisé au format hybride multicanal et utilisant la technologie de Direct Stream Digital (DSD) de pointe, offre une expérience immersive en SACD Surround 5.0 et en SACD Stéréo haute fidélité, avec une version CD 16 bits également disponible pour une lecture standard.

Product Features

• Immersive Audio Quality:
  • Enjoy dynamic, multi‑dimensional sound with SACD Surround 5.0 and pristine SACD Stereo; the highest 16‑bit CD fidelity is also available for users with standard CD players.
• Hybrid Format Versatility:
  • Our hybrid disc is compatible with all SACD, CD, and DVD players, ensuring you experience the recording in whatever format best suits your system.
• World Premiere Recording:
  • This is the first complete new recording of the original score for Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky, offering an authoritative and definitive interpretation.
• Exceptional Performances:
  • The stellar live performance by the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Ernst Senff Chor Berlin, led by Frank Strobel, captures every nuance of this cinematic masterpiece.
• Technological Excellence:
  • Recorded using cutting‑edge DSD technology, this release delivers an unprecedented level of audio detail and clarity, sure to satisfy even the most discerning audiophiles.

Interesting Facts

• Historical Milestone:
  • Alexander Nevsky (1938) is one of Prokofiev’s most celebrated scores, originally composed for the film directed by Sergei Eisenstein. This recording marks the first complete new recording of the original score.
• A Pioneering Composer:
  • Sergei Prokofiev (alternatively spelled Sergey, Sergej, or Serge) is renowned as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, whose work spanned genres from film music to symphonies and operas.
• Cultural Legacy:
  • The film score has been influential in both cinematic music and classical repertoire, representing a key moment in the fusion of visual and musical storytelling.
• Expert Collaboration:
  • Conducted by Frank Strobel, the recording features a masterful collaboration with prominent ensembles such as the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Ernst Senff Chor Berlin.
• Multichannel Mastery:
  • The innovative hybrid format, combining state‑of‑the‑art DSD technology with conventional CD compatibility, ensures that listeners enjoy the best possible sound quality on any device.

French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits intéressants)

• Étape Historique :
  • Alexander Nevsky (1938) est l'une des partitions les plus célèbres de Prokofiev, initialement composée pour le film de Sergueï Eisenstein. Cet enregistrement marque le premier réenregistrement complet de la partition originale.
• Un Compositeur Pionnier :
  • Sergueï Prokofiev (également orthographié Sergey, Sergej ou Serge) est reconnu comme l'un des plus grands compositeurs du XXe siècle, dont l’œuvre s’étend de la musique de film aux symphonies et opéras.
• Héritage Culturel :
  • La partition a eu une influence marquante tant dans la musique cinématographique que dans le répertoire classique, représentant un moment clé dans la fusion du récit visuel et musical.
• Collaboration d'Exception :
  • Sous la direction experte de Frank Strobel, l'enregistrement réunit des ensembles prestigieux tels que le Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin et le Ernst Senff Chor Berlin.
• Maîtrise Multicanal :
  • Le format hybride innovant, qui combine la technologie DSD de pointe avec la compatibilité aux CD standards, garantit aux auditeurs une qualité sonore optimale sur tous les appareils.

Track Listing

1. The 13th Century – 1:35
2. Lake Plesheyeyo – Song About Alexander Nevsky – 1:24
3. Lake Plesheyeyo – Song About Alexander Nevsky – 1:06
4. Novgorod, Part 1 – 1:15
5. The Invaders In Pskov – 2:28
6. The Invaders In Pskov (Chorus) – 3:16
7. Arise, Russian People!, Part 1 – 2:28
8. Novgorod, Part 2 – 1:01
9. Novgorod, Part 2 – 0:24
10. Arise, Russian People!, Part 2 – 4:22
11. The Camp Of The Invaders, "Peregrinus, Expectavi" – 1:44
12. Waiting – 0:57
13. Fanfares – 0:23
14. The Battle On The Ice – April 5, 1242 – 6:15
15. Fighting – 1:55
16. Shawms, Invaders And Fighting – 2:50
17. Fanfare – 0:10
18. Duel – 1:26
19. Finale: The Ice Break – 5:17
20. The Field Of The Dead – 5:35
21. The Field Of The Dead - Conclusion – 1:11
22. Return To Pskov - Procession – 4:33
23. The Court – 0:38
24. The Fallen – 1:06
25. Our Homeland, Great Land Of Russia! – 0:27
26. Celebration – 0:51
27. Finale – 0:53

Publishers

• Label: Capriccio (2) – SACD Collection
• Catalog Number: 71 014
• Produced by: Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
• Co‑production: In association with Deutschland Radio, Rundfunk-Orchester und Chöre GmbH Berlin, and Deutschland Radio Berlin
• SACD Authoring & Mastering: Classic Sound Studio Stuttgart
• Legal Notice: All logos and trademarks are protected. Manufactured in the EU.
• Websites:
  • www.deltamusic.de

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