Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5
SIGCD669 | March 2021 release
Santtu-Matias Rouvali brings his balletic conducting style to Prokofiev’s enigmatic Fifth Symphony in this live recording.
Filled with Prokofiev’s trademark dramatic flair and heightened emotion, the symphony evokes countless scenes and moods in a breathtaking 45 minutes showcasing every aspect of an orchestra’s virtuosity.
Recorded in concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall in February 2019, Prokofiev’s vivid score merges perfectly with the intoxicating energy of a live performance.