Prokofiev insisted that his true intentions and original ending for Symphony No 7 be heard after his death, differing from the version tailored for Stalin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The idea of writing for children allowed Prokofiev to indulge in a free-wheeling lyricism that harks back to his enchanting earlier works.
Composer Biography
Sergei Prokofiev, the composer, was born in the Russian Empire (now part of Ukraine) and died in Soviet Russia.
Compositional Technique
Prokofiev's Symphony No 7 has a surface simplicity but also complex expressive currents, hinted at by its shadowy key of C-sharp minor.
Composition History
The premiere of Prokofiev's Symphony No 7 in October 1952, conducted by Samuel Samosud, was also the composer's last public appearance.
Recording & Production
This recording of Prokofiev's Symphony No 7 was made live in DSD 256fs on June 19 and 20, 2024, in the Barbican Hall, London.
Composition History
Prokofiev began his Symphony No 7 in 1952, intending it as a straightforward work for the Soviet Children's Radio Division.
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