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Title: Schnittke: Concerto for Piano and Strings; Prokofiev: Symphony No.2
Artist: Cleveland Orchestra / Welser-Most, Franz
Label: Cleveland Orchestra
Product Type: SUPER-AUDIO CD
UPC: 810042320321
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2021-11-05
Number of Discs: 1

The third album on The Cleveland Orchestra's label follows the 'old-new' pairing of their previous release, showcasing recordings of Prokofiev and Schnittke that cover both preand post-pandemic music-making. Prokofiev's Symphony No.2 is a beautiful and exquisitely fashioned gem, inspired by the early 20th century's fascination with mechanics and industry, and the everchanging world during that era. Franz Welser-Möst sees the work as "a fascinating examination both of the World War itself and a reflection on how it changed people's views. This is a far-sighted view of Modernity, and shows us an Expressionist spirit that is still deeply moving - and disturbing - today." Schnittke's Concerto for Piano and Strings, featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman with the orchestra's strings, was recorded at Cleveland's Severance Hall, during the midst of Covid-19 restrictions, as part of the orchestra's new In Focus digital broadcast series.

Tracks:
1.1 Schnittke:Concerto for Piano and Strings, Op.136
1.2 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 I: Allegro ben articolato
1.3 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIa: Theme and Variations – Theme. Andante
1.4 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIb: Variation 1. L’istesso tempo
1.5 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIc: Variation 2. Allegro non troppo
1.6 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IId: Variation 3. Allegro
1.7 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIe: Variation 4. Larghetto
1.8 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIf: Variation 5. Allegro con brio
1.9 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIg: Variation 6. Allegro moderato
1.10 Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D Minor Op.40 IIh: Theme