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"Abbado's performance of Alexander Nevsky culminates in a deeply moving account of the tragic lament after the battle (here very beautifully sung by Obraztsova), made the more telling when the battle itself is so fine an example of orchestral virtuosity. The chorus is as incisive as the orchestra. The digital remastering of the 1980 recording has been all gain, and the sound is very impressive indeed. A fine account of Lieutenant Kijé and what is probably the best version of Scythian Suite to appear in many years make this a very desirable reissue." -- Penguin Guide
"Abbado's performance of Alexander Nevsky culminates in a deeply moving account of the tragic lament after the battle (here very beautifully sung by Obraztsova), made the more telling when the battle itself is so fine an example of orchestral virtuosity. The chorus is as incisive as the orchestra. The digital remastering of the 1980 recording has been all gain, and the sound is very impressive indeed. A fine account of Lieutenant Kijé and what is probably the best version of Scythian Suite to appear in many years make this a very desirable reissue." -- Penguin Guide Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78 by Sergei Prokofiev
Performer:
Elena Obraztsova (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1938/1939; USSR
Date of Recording: 06/1979
Venue: Watford Town Hall, London
Length: 38 Minutes 31 Secs.
Language: Russian
2.
Scythian Suite, Op. 20 by Sergei Prokofiev
Conductor:
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1915; USSR
Date of Recording: 02/1977
Venue: Orchestra Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Length: 20 Minutes 38 Secs.
3.
Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60 by Sergei Prokofiev
Performer:
Adolph Herseth (Trumpet)
Conductor:
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1934; Paris, France
Date of Recording: 02/1977
Venue: Orchestra Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Length: 19 Minutes 35 Secs.
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