Prokofiev - Symphony no.5
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Label: RCO Live
Cat No: RCO16002
Format: Hybrid SACD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Orchestral
Release Date: 22nd April 2016
Contents
Artists
Royal Concertgebouw OrchestraConductor
Mariss JansonsWorks
Symphony no.5 in B flat major, op.100Artists
Royal Concertgebouw OrchestraConductor
Mariss JansonsAbout
Recorded live at Concertgebouw Amsterdam on 17-19 and 21 September 2014
"Jansons conducted as if his life depended on it. The performance was threatening, rough, energetic - even manic. This was about truth rather than splendor." - Thiemo Wind, De Telegraaf
"Jansons conducted a refreshingly optimistic performance of Prokofiev that made me change my opinion of the Symphony no.5 in B minor. The encouraging, uplifting spirits in the Andante came alive with beautiful nuance. The brass offered their most brilliant colours; even the tuba had its moment of glory. In playful mood, the Allegro marcato connected to the Shostakovich’s Allegro con brio in the piano concerto. In rapid tempo, each instrument helped develop the playful melody: it was like a game of tag. In the third movement Adagio, Jansons finally exhibited how threatening and broodingly Russian the RCO can sound. After that preceding gravitas, the quiet opening of the final movement’s Allegro giocoso offered another moment of touching pianissimo. Slowly all the sections followed Prokofiev’s light-hearted melody and continued the optimistic towards the triumphant finale." - bachtrack.com
Reviews
We get beautiful playing from the great Dutch orchestra: lines unfolding graciously with that majestic Concertgebouw sound, which glowers and glows from the bottom up and in which Jansons takes plenty of time to wallow. Tempos are august but never drag, so long as you sit back and accept the pacing. There’s a grandeur to the architecture centring around a third movement that plays out like a noble collective confessional. Don’t expect quick thrills or biting wit; this is a Prokofiev Five built on gravitas and reflection, and for that it is glorious. Kate Molleson
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