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Debut in Paris

Donald Macleod focuses on Prokofiev's debut in Paris and the importance of his links with Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes as he was trying to establish himself.

Throughout the week Donald Macleod explores Prokofiev's life and music during his time as an emigre in Europe in the 1920s, and considering his return to Russia. Today, he looks at Prokofiev's debut in Paris, and the importance of his links with Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes as he was trying to establish himself.

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Mon 7 Jan 2013 12:00

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Music Played

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Troika (Lieutenant Kije)- Piano transcription by F Chiu

    Performers: Frederic Chiu (Piano)

    • Harmonia Mundi: 907195.
    • 18.
  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Chout (The Buffoon) Nos 8-12

    Performer: Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi (Conductor)

    • Chandos: Chan 8729.
  • Sergey Prokofiev

    The Scythian Suite

    Performers: Kirov Orchestra and Chorus of the Mariinsky Theatre, Valery Gergiev (Conductor)

    • Philips: 473600-2.
    • 1.
  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Third piano concerto Extract: mvt 3

    Performers: Evgeny Kissin (piano), Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado (Conductor)

    • DG 439898-2.
    • 6.

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