A docudrama about one of the most prominent and independent composers of the 20th century.
The wayward Prokofiev #26.
On ‘The wayward Prokofiev’ every fortnight we share an hour-long feature on the life and work of the Russian 20th century composer Sergei Prokofiev, who was undoubtedly one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.
Today: The unknown 1926 ballet ‘the steel step’ and his overture for orchestra op. 42 from that same year. Also, Leos Janacek’s Sinfonietta for orchestra from 1926.
Playlist
- Sergei Prokofiev Le pas d’acier (the steel step) op. 41 (ballet) (1926) Westdeutsche Rundfunkorchester conducted by Michail Jurowskij.
- Sergei Prokofiev Overture for orchestra op. 42 in B major (1926) St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy.
- Leos Janàcek Sinfonietta for orchestra op. 60 ( 1926 ) Anima Eterna conducted by Jos van Immerseel.
