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In 1927 Prokofiev was invited to undertake a two-month concert tour in Russia. It was the first time he'd visited the country of his birth for a decade, and it turned out to be a triumphant homecoming. With Donald Macleod.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 10 Jan 2013 12:00

Music Played

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Allegro from Sonata for two violins in C major op 56

    Performers: Veronika Jaruskova (Violin), Eva Karova (2nd Violin)

    • Supraphon: SU3957-2.
    • 5.
  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Divertimento op 43

    Performers: Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi (conductor)

    • Chandos: Chan 8728.
  • Sergey Prokofiev

    The Love For Three Oranges Op.33

    Performers: Frederic Chiu (Piano)

    • Chandos: Chan 10347.
    • 1.
  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Choses en Soi/ Things in Themselves op 45

    Performer: Boris Berman (piano)

    • Chandos: Chan 9211.
    • 9.
  • Sergey Prokofiev

    The prodigal son - scenes II and III

    Performers: Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi (conductor)

    • Chandos: Chan 8728.
    • 11.

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  • Thu 10 Jan 2013 12:00

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