Russian Overture, Op. 72 (1937)
The Russian Overture is an unashamedly highspirited work combining folk-like tunes with quirky harmonies and marvellous orchestration. Prokofiev originally scored the piece for quadruple woodwind, but a year later reduced its Mahlerian proportions to a rather mmore economical size.
Program note by Clive Bennett
London:
London Philharmonic Orchestra / Walter Weller
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