Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky; Sinfonia N. 5 - Irene Companez, Orchestra Sinfonica E Coro Di Roma Della RAI, Artur Rodzinsky / Urania Audio CD Mono / URN 22.361

UPC 8025726223610

Product Details:

• Label: Urania – URN 22.361
• Format: CD, Mono
• Country: Italy
• Style: Modern, Choral

Overview

This compelling release features two monumental works by Sergei Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky Op. 78 and Sinfonia No. 5 Op. 100. Conducted by Artur Rodzinsky, the performance showcases the power of Prokofiev’s compositions with the Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Roma della RAI. The Alexander Nevsky cantata, with its dramatic choral movements and evocative orchestration, brings to life the legendary Russian hero, while the Sinfonia No. 5, with its lyrical and spirited contrasts, displays Prokofiev’s mastery in symphonic writing. Contralto Irene Companez offers a hauntingly beautiful performance in the vocal sections, adding emotional depth to the pieces.

Track Listing:

Alexander Nevsky Op. 78

1. La Russia sotto il Giogo Mongolo – 2:49
2. Canto su Alexander Nevsky – 3:02
3. I Cavalieri Teutonici a Pskov – 6:23
4. All’Armi, Popolo Russo – 2:21
5. La Battaglia sul Ghiaccio – 11:13
6. Il Campo dei Morti – 5:34
7. L’Entrata di Alexander a Pskov – 4:21

Sinfonia No. 5 Op. 100

1. I. Andante – 12:09
2. II. Allegro Marcato – 8:19
3. III. Adagio – 11:38
4. IV. Allegro Gioioso – 9:07

Key Credits:

• Choir: Coro di Roma della RAI
• Contralto Vocals: Irene Companez
• Orchestra: Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma della RAI
• Conductor: Artur Rodzinsky
• Composed By: Sergei Prokofiev