Prokofiev: Symphonies No. 3 & 7 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Kirill Karabits

• Sergei Prokofiev (1891 - 1953): Symphonie No. 3 en Ut Mineur, Op. 44:
• 1 Symphonie No. 3 en Ut Mineur, Op. 44: I. Moderato 12:36
• 2 Symphonie No. 3 en Ut Mineur, Op. 44: II. Andante 06:57
• 3 Symphonie No. 3 en Ut Mineur, Op. 44: III. Allegro agitato — Allegretto 07:35
• 4 Symphonie No. 3 en Ut Mineur, Op. 44: IV. Andante mosso — Allegro moderato 06:30
• Symphonie No. 7 en Ut Dièse Mineur, Op. 131:
• 5 Symphonie No. 7 en Ut Dièse Mineur, Op. 131: I. Moderato 09:10
• 6 Symphonie No. 7 en Ut Dièse Mineur, Op. 131: II. Allegretto – Allegro 08:03
• 7 Symphonie No. 7 en Ut Dièse Mineur, Op. 131: III. Andante espressivo 05:16
• 8 Symphonie No. 7 en Ut Dièse Mineur, Op. 131: IV. Vivace — Moderato marcato 08:29
• 9 Symphonie No. 7 en Ut Dièse Mineur, Op. 131: Vivace (alternative ending) 00:29
• Total Runtime 01:05:05

Info for Prokofiev: Symphonies No. 3 & 7

Kirill Karabits and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra embark on a fascinating journey through the seven Prokofiev symphonies, and will explore some rare works from the composer's early years that help chart his symphonic development. On this first album of the cycle the rarely performed alternative ending for the Seventh Symphony can be heard.

"While conducting Prokofiev's music, it is impossible not to feel the unique trust the composer grants by leaving a huge part of the interpretation to the performer, rather than demanding that they should illustrate and respect what is notated in the score: I almost feel I am involved in the creative process myself." (Kirill Karabits)

"Cohesive, dynamic and alert, this is a highly auspicious start to what should be a keenly collected series" (The Telegraph)

"Karabits argues that the Third has a logic of its own, unrelated to the opera, and maintains his case in a truly terrifying yet detailed performance that precariously balances formal tautness with atrocious emotional intensity. The Seventh, he claims, is "a very tragic work", which is pushing it, though his interpretation is unnervingly bleak." (The Guardian)

"The rich, dark “Russian” sound and nimble virtuosity he gets from the band are vivid successes of his regime in Bournemouth." (Sunday Times)

"The Bournemouth Orchestra can hold its head high in the most august company. These two performances are terrific." (MusicWeb International)

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Kirill Karabits, vonductor

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
On May 22 1893, a young Dan Godfrey lifted his baton for the first time and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra was born. In the 120 years that have since passed, the BSO has worked with some of the greatest names in classical music, toured the world and inspired generations of music makers and music lovers.

From humble beginnings in Bournemouth’s Winter Gardens, Sir Dan laid the foundations for decades of musical success and innovation. Collaborations with composers including Holst and Vaughan Williams followed, as did appearances on the podium by Elgar, Sibelius and Stravinsky among many others. A legacy of groundbreaking recordings began in 1914 and BBC radio broadcasts were first made in 1923.

Under the guidance of esteemed Principal Conductors including Rudolf Schwarz, Charles Groves, Constantin Silvestri and Paavo Berglund the Orchestra became increasingly musically adventurous while performing ever more throughout the South and South West. International tours followed from 1965, and lasting acclaim from Berglund’s legendary Sibelius recordings.

Americans Andrew Litton and Marin Alsop – the first female Principal Conductor of a British orchestra – brought a new artistic flavour to the Orchestra, and with it a Grammy Award winning recording together with performances on some of the iconic stages of the world. As the BSO celebrates its 120th anniversary, current Chief Conductor Kirill Karabits was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Conductor Award for his work with the BSO throughout its home region and beyond.

Kirill Karabits
Named winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society Conductor Award for 2012, Kirill Karabits is one of the most dynamic and exciting conductors in the world today.

2013/14 marks his fifth season as Principal Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, a relationship that has received widespread critical acclaim. Highlights include three performances at the BBC Proms, a complete Beethoven symphony cycle and the best-selling CD The Silver Violin in collaboration with Nicola Benedetti, while an exciting adventure is just beginning with the recording of Prokofiev’s symphonic works.

Having studied at the National Tchaikovsky Music Academy in Kiev and the Vienna Hochschule für Musik, Kirill has conducted throughout the world with orchestras including the BBC Symphony, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Danish National Symphony Orchestra and the Budapest Festival Orchestra.

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