Prokofiev Symphonies

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Karl Henning

#20
October 29, 2020, 09:51:49 AM
The Fifth & Sixth are stone-cold classics. I'm also a huge fan of the Second.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Daverz

#21
October 29, 2020, 06:16:43 PM Last Edit: October 29, 2020, 06:22:35 PM by Daverz
Quote from: Leo K. on October 29, 2020, 08:40:28 AM
Prokofiev's Symphonies 5 and 6 (Kitayenko/Gurzenich-Orchester Koln) are so incredible I'm at a loss of words!

I also listened to Ashkenazy in these performances and they kind of do a better job! I now have the Ozawa set and can't wait to get into that. Aces!

Yes, Ashkenazy did one of the best recordings of 6 with the Cleveland Orchestra. 

Leo K.

#22
November 02, 2020, 06:34:40 AM
I am now going through the Ozawa set - wow he is making me get a handle on the 3rd! And the 4th - wow head was blown!

Karl Henning

#23
November 02, 2020, 08:34:59 AM
Excellent!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

relm1

#24
November 02, 2020, 04:08:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 29, 2020, 09:51:49 AM
The Fifth & Sixth are stone-cold classics. I'm also a huge fan of the Second.

They are all fantastic.  I love them all.  Even both the 4ths.  But I insist on the original 7th ending.

Karl Henning

#25
November 02, 2020, 04:28:43 PM
Quote from: relm1 on November 02, 2020, 04:08:54 PM
They are all fantastic.  I love them all.  Even both the 4ths.  But I insist on the original 7th ending.

+1
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Herman

#26
November 04, 2020, 03:55:49 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 29, 2020, 09:51:49 AM
The Fifth & Sixth are stone-cold classics. I'm also a huge fan of the Second.

You forgot nr 1.

Karl Henning

#27
November 04, 2020, 07:41:03 AM
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Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

SonicMan46

#28
May 22, 2022, 08:40:28 AM
Now listening selectively to my 2 sets of Prokofiev Symphonies, i.e. Järvi & Kitajenko - the last shown below is Litton who has received some 'thumbs up' in a number of threads - not sure if I want to replace the ones owned but could add a third set? Years ago I culled out Valery Gergiev (preferred Kitajenko's approach) - for those wondering about Kitajenko, reviews are attached.  Dave :)

   

DavidW

#29
May 22, 2022, 09:13:11 AM
Dave,

I really like Alsop in these symphonies.

SonicMan46

#30
May 22, 2022, 09:58:14 AM
Quote from: DavidW on May 22, 2022, 09:13:11 AM
Dave,

I really like Alsop in these symphonies.

Thanks David for the Alsop recommendation - her symphony collection is 6 discs w/ a lot of 'extras' - I'll go on Spotify to see what is available there - :)  Dave

 

relm1

#31
April 15, 2023, 05:33:15 AM
You know what's a fabulous cycle?  Walter Weller's London Philharmonic/Symphony cycle is wonderful!  I started listening to it yesterday and am currently on Symphony No. 3 and am struck with the precision, weight, clarity, and lyricism of this set.  It's very good so far.

The set has many different covers.

Roasted Swan

#32
April 16, 2023, 12:08:09 AM
Quote from: relm1 on April 15, 2023, 05:33:15 AMYou know what's a fabulous cycle?  Walter Weller's London Philharmonic/Symphony cycle is wonderful!  I started listening to it yesterday and am currently on Symphony No. 3 and am struck with the precision, weight, clarity, and lyricism of this set.  It's very good so far.

The set has many different covers.


Completely agree on the quality of this set; playing/recording/interpretation.  Not sure Weller got Decca's "full" backing/promotion when he was recording for them.  So as a cycle (and the same is true of his Rachmaninov set) they are known and obviously available but rarely considered when discussing "best cycles" of either composer.  I'm not sayng they ARE the best but I certainly prefer them to others which are considered contenders.......

relm1

#33
April 16, 2023, 05:36:21 AM
Quote from: Roasted Swan on April 16, 2023, 12:08:09 AMCompletely agree on the quality of this set; playing/recording/interpretation.  Not sure Weller got Decca's "full" backing/promotion when he was recording for them.  So as a cycle (and the same is true of his Rachmaninov set) they are known and obviously available but rarely considered when discussing "best cycles" of either composer.  I'm not sayng they ARE the best but I certainly prefer them to others which are considered contenders.......

So far, I've finished No. 3 and 4.  Tonight will listen to 5.  Who would you consider ARE the best so I can add those to my list if I haven't already heard them?

Dry Brett Kavanaugh

#34
April 16, 2023, 07:24:48 AM
The Weller set is wonderful. I also like Leinsdorf (not complete).

Karl Henning

#35
April 16, 2023, 08:32:26 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on April 16, 2023, 07:24:48 AMThe Weller set is wonderful. I also like Leinsdorf (not complete).
Leinsdorf is a Boston Legend!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Dry Brett Kavanaugh

#36
April 16, 2023, 08:36:12 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 16, 2023, 08:32:26 AMLeinsdorf is a Boston Legend!

Great conductor! Karl, btw, do you like The Boston Globe paper like I do?

Karl Henning

#37
April 16, 2023, 09:06:49 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on April 16, 2023, 08:36:12 AMGreat conductor! Karl, btw, do you like The Boston Globe paper like I do?
I do, indeed!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Cato

#38
April 16, 2023, 10:31:18 AM Last Edit: April 16, 2023, 10:37:46 AM by Cato
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 16, 2023, 08:32:26 AMLeinsdorf is a Boston Legend!


That is one BIG AMEN!, especially for his Prokofiev recordings with the Boston Symphony

I have not yet heard the Walter Weller/London Symphony/Philharmonic set, but the Symphonies #3 and #6 under Maestro Leinsdorf are fantastic!

I first heard them when they were new in the 1960's...

and my poor, little stereo system almost had a meltdown...especially with #3!  (Insert  ANGEL  E M O T I C O N  here!)  ;)
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ritter

#39
April 16, 2023, 02:00:57 PM Last Edit: April 16, 2023, 02:05:04 PM by ritter
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 16, 2023, 08:32:26 AMLeinsdorf is a Boston Legend!
Not only in Boston!  ;)

I was lucky enough to see Leinsdorf conduct Das Rheingold and Siegfried at the Met in the early 80s. To think that the man had been conducting there for almost 50 years!
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