This is a sonically stupendous recording of a less remarkable performance of Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony. Telarc's 2007 sound is staggering in its clarity, color, and impact, but ultimately it's only different, not better, than Deutsche Grammophon's 1968 stereo recording with Karajan leading the Berliner Philharmoniker, which even in the new millennium is still stunning in its palpable sense of place and time. While one could honestly say that Paavo Järvi and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's performance is more fair than ...
Read More
This is a sonically stupendous recording of a less remarkable performance of Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony. Telarc's 2007 sound is staggering in its clarity, color, and impact, but ultimately it's only different, not better, than Deutsche Grammophon's 1968 stereo recording with Karajan leading the Berliner Philharmoniker, which even in the new millennium is still stunning in its palpable sense of place and time. While one could honestly say that Paavo Järvi and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's performance is more fair than exceptional, in performances of Prokofiev's Fifth, fair is a quality most fervently to be hoped for. The work itself is gargantuan in scope, immense in scale, and celebratory in spirit, three qualities that too often bring out the megalomaniacal in conductors and orchestras, and too many performers seem to strive solely to surpass the others in size and weight. By steering a course that neither stresses nor slights the work's enormities, Järvi and the Cincinnati Symphony succeed in...
Read Less
Add this copy of Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé Suite; Symphony No. 5 to cart. $3.49, poor condition, Sold by Movie Surplus rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mobile, AL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Telarc Distribution.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Sergey Prokofiev. Poor. Used-Acceptable, Withdrawn library disc(s). Includes disc & liner notes (when applicable). Disc(s) should play great, without any playback issues. Disc & packaging may have library markings, like writing, stickers, and protective label covers. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing.
Add this copy of Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 / "Lieutenant Kije" Suite to cart. $3.57, fair condition, Sold by EB-Books LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockford, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Telarc Distribution.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Orders ship SAME or NEXT bussiness day! ! The item has obvious and significant wear but is still operational. Item may arrive with damaged packing or be repacked. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs fo previous use. 100% money back guarantee. 100% satisfaction GUARANTEED!
Add this copy of Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 / "Lieutenant Kije" Suite to cart. $21.95, like new condition, Sold by Mom's Resale rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from River Hills, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Telarc.