Credits:

Vladimir Ashkenazy

Description:

This is Prokofievs masterpiece!The definitive recording of all 52 pieces from *Romeo and Juliet*, presented by Ashkenazy, the foremost authority on Prokofiev!!The Prokofiev Festival featuring Ashkenazy and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, held in 2009. In addition to featuring all of Prokofievs symphonies and piano concertos, as well as his major orchestral works, this recording includesas its highlightthe complete 52-movement ballet Romeo and Juliet, one of Prokofievs most monumental works.Ashkenazys dynamic tempo, combined with the Sydney Symphony Orchestras agile performance, carries Prokofievs distinctive melodies and harmonies, infinitely enhancing the appeal of this ballet score and inviting the listener to feel as though they are watching Romeo and Juliet unfold right before their eyes.These pieces, which are also frequently performed as solo piano works, are among Ashkenazys special