Schnittke: Concerto for Piano and Strings - Prokofiev: Symphony No. 2
11/5/2021, 10 Tracks, 54:06
Featuring
Yefim Bronfman
Franz Welser-Möst
The Cleveland Orchestra
Alfred Schnittke
Sergei Prokofiev
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Performer Biography
Yefim Bronfman, the pianist on this recording, used his unexpected downtime during the pandemic to learn new works.
Recording & Production
The album pairs a symphony from the dawn of modernity with a newer piece in a post-modern style.
Historical Context
Alfred Schnittke's Concerto for Piano and Strings was chosen for this recording out of necessity during the pandemic, as it is scored for strings, allowing musicians to wear masks.
Recording & Production
The Cleveland Orchestra has a long history of recording, with its first recording made in 1924, two years after its first live radio broadcasts.
Historical Context
The Cleveland Orchestra recorded the Prokofiev symphony in January 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions.
Recording & Production
The Cleveland Orchestra launched its own recording label in 2020 and created a new streaming broadcast series during the pandemic to continue sharing music globally.
Recording & Production
This album is the third release on The Cleveland Orchestra's own label, launched in 2020.
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