This week, Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Vaughan Williams will be featured, continuing our massive series in examining symphony compositions. The symphony is widely considered one of the most important forms of classical music. Our exploration this week continues with music from composers born around 1880.
Symphony, Part 08
Playlist
Episode 1
Prokofiev, Sergei: Symphony #1 in D, Op. 25, Classical (excerpt)
Scottish National Orchestra/Järvi
Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos 1 & 4
Chan 8400
00:28
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony No. 1 in E-Flat, Op. 1, IV
Detroit Symphony Orchestra/ Dorati
Symphony N° 1 in E Flat Major – Scherzo Fantastique Op. 3
Lon 414456
:23
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai: Procession of the Nobles from Mlada (excerpt)
Philadelphia Orchestra/ Ormandy
Russian Orchestral Works
Sony 62647
:28
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony No. 1 in E-flat, Op. 1, IV
Detroit Symphony Orchestra/Dorati
Symphony N° 1 in E Flat Major – Scherzo Fantastique Op. 3
Lon 414456
7:35
Stravinsky, Igor: Scherzo Fantastique
New York Philharmonic/ Boulez
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
Sony 45843
11:58
Prokofiev, Sergei: Sinfonietta, Op. 48
I. Allegro giocoso
III. Intermezzo: Vivace
IV. Scherzo: Allegro Risoluto
Scottish National Orchestra/ Neeme Järvi
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 7
Chan 8442
11:45
Stravinsky, Igor: Fireworks, Op. 4
Columbia Symphony Orchestra/Igor Stravinsky
Essential Igor Stravinsky
Sony 89910
3:41
Prokofiev, Sergei: Symphony #1 in D, Op. 25, Classical
Scottish National Orchestra/Järvi
Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos 1 & 4
Chan 8400
14:32
Episode 2
Prokofiev, Sergei: The Love for Three Oranges (excerpt)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra/Erich Kunzel
Russian Nights
Telarc 80657
1:43
Prokofiev, Sergei: Symphony No. 2 In D Minor, Op. 40, I (excerpt)
London Symphony Orchestra/Gergiev
Prokofiev – The Complete Symphonies
Phil 4757655
5:04
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony of Psalms
2. Expectans Expectavi Dominum
3. Alleluia, Laudate Dominum In Sanctis Eius
London Symphony Orchestra & English Bach Festival Chorus/ Leonard Bernstein
The Royal Edition
Sony 47628
20:44
Prokofiev, Sergei: Symphony #3 in C Minor, Op. 44 I. Moderato
London Symphony Orchestra/Valery Gergiev
Prokofiev – The Complete Symphonies
Phil 4757655
11:34
Williams, John: E.T. “Flying Theme” (excerpt)
London Symphony Orchestra/Williams
John Williams -Greatest Hits
Sonny 51333
0:21
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony in C
I. Moderato Alla Breve
III. Allegretto
Cleveland Orchestra/Stravinsky
Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky – The Mono Years 1952- 1955
Sony 63325
9:54
Episode 3
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony in 3 Movements (excerpt)
CBC Symphony Orchestra/ Stravinsky
Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky – Symphony of Psalms, Symphony in Three Movements
CBS 42434
0:50
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony in 3 Movements (excerpt)
CBC Symphony Orchestra/ Stravinsky
Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky – Symphony of Psalms, Symphony in Three Movements
CBS 42434
0:45
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony in 3 Movements (excerpt)
CBC Symphony Orchestra/ Stravinsky
Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky – Symphony of Psalms, Symphony in Three Movements
CBS 42434
0:17
Stravinsky, Igor: Symphony in 3 Movements (excerpt)
CBC Symphony Orchestra/ Stravinsky
Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky – Symphony of Psalms, Symphony in Three Movements
CBS 42434
21:23
Prokofiev, Sergei: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat, Op. 100, I & II, IV
Cleveland/ George Szell
Heritage Prokofiev: Symphony No 5
Sony 63124
18:07
Prokofiev, Sergei: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat, Op. 100, I & II, IV
Cleveland/ George Szell
Heritage Prokofiev: Symphony No 5
Sony 63124
9:13
Episode 4
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 1, A Sea Symphony
A Song for All Seas, All Ships
London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/André Previn; John Shirley-Quirk, bass baritone; Heather Harper, soprano
A Sea Symphony
RCA 89689
19:11
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 2, A London Symphony, I. (excerpts)
London Symphony Orchestra/Previn
Symphony No. 2 “A London Symphony” / Concerto Acedemico / The Wasps: Overture
RCA 89826
3:25
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 2, A London Symphony (excerpts)
London Symphony Orchestra/Previn
Symphony No. 2 “A London Symphony” / Concerto Acedemico / The Wasps: Overture
RCA 89826
12:29
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 3, A Pastoral Symphony, IV. Finale
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Bernard Haitink; Amanda Roocroft, soprano
Vaughan Williams: Symphonies No 3 & 4
EMI 56564
11:51
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 4 in f minor, I (excerpt)
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Bernard Haitink; Amanda Roocroft, soprano
Vaughan Williams: Symphonies No 3 & 4
EMI 56564
2:56
Episode 5
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 5 in D, I (excerpt)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Yehudi Menuhin
Symphony No. 5, Concerto for Two Pianos
Virgin 61105
00:45
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 5 in D, I
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Yehudi Menuhin
Symphony No. 5, Concerto for Two Pianos
Virgin 61105
12:09
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor
New Philharmonia Orchestra/Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: The Complete EMI Recordings
EMI 47215
8:16
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 7, Sinfonia Antarctica, I
New Philharmonia Orchestra/Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: The Complete EMI Recordings
EMI 47215
9:21
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 8 in D Minor, II
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Boult
Vaughan Williams: Sinfonia Antarctica, Symphony No 8
Lon 425157
3:58
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, II.
London Symphony Orchestra/ André Previn
Symphony No. 6 & Symphony No. 9
RCA 89883
8:40
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, III.
London Symphony Orchestra/ André Previn
Symphony No. 6 & Symphony No. 9
RCA 89883
2:44
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Symphony No. 1, A Sea Symphony The Explorers (excerpt)
London Symphony Orchestra/ André Previn
Symphony No. 6 & Symphony No. 9
RCA 89883
4:08