Koussevitzky@150 – Koussevitzky’s Prokofiev
By Ralph Graves
Conductor Serge Koussevitzky championed the music of Prokofiev in Russia, France, and the United States.
We present three of Koussevitzky’s greatest recordings of his friend’s compositions: the Classical Symphony, Romeo & Juliet, and Lt. Kije.
Koussevkitzky@150 airs Wednesdays at
9:00 am and 6:00 pm
on charlottesvilleclassical.org
Featured Recordings:
| Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D major “Classical” | Serge Koussevitzky Boston Symphony | Koussevitzky and Rubinstein at the Hollywood Bowl | Rockport RR5017 | 1949 |
| Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite | Serge Koussevitzky Boston Symphony | Prokofiev Symphonies Nos. 1 & 5 | RCA 61657 | 1945 |
| Prokofiev: Lt. Kije Suite | Serge Koussevitzky Boston Symphony | Koussevitzky Conducts Prokofiev | Pearl 9487 | 1937 |
