3: Prokofiev and Eisenstein
In 1938 Prokofiev began his collaboration with the great Soviet film director Sergei Eisenstein. They produced two major works for the early sound cinema,
Alexander Nevsky and Ivan the Terrible. Gerard McBurney considers the influence of Eisenstein on the composer's later dramatic music.
Divertimento Ulster Orchestra, conductor Andrew Mogrelia Sonata No 4 (Andante) The Composer (piano)
Ivan the Terrible Lyubov Sokolova (mezzo), Kirov Orchestra Chorus,
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Valery Gergiev
Five Melodies, Op 35: No 3
Carole Farley (soprano), Roger Vignoles (piano)