Claudio Abbado - Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Scythian Suite (1979) [2022 SACD]

Claudio Abbado conducts the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Sergei Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky featuring Mezzo-Soprano Elena Obraztsova, recorded June 8-15, 1979, at Watford Town Hall, London; and conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Prokofiev's Scythian Suite and Lieutenant Kijé, recorded February 22, 1977, at Chicago's Orchestra Hall.

Tracks:

Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78
1. I. Russia Under The Mongolian Yoke 03:11
2. II. Song About Alexander Nevsky 03:32
3. III. The Crusaders In PskovLondon Symphony Chorus 06:40
4. IV. Arise, Ye Russian People 02:20
5. V. The Battle On Ice 12:04
6. VI. Field Of The DeadElena Obraztsova 06:01
7. VII. Alexander's Entry Into Pskov 04:45

Scythian Suite, Op. 20 - "Ala And Lolly"
8. I. The Adoration of Veless and Ala 05:42
9. II. The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits of Darkness 03:10
10. III. Night 06:16
11. IV. The Glorious Departure of Lolly and the Sun's Procession 05:33

Lieutenant Kijé, Symphonic Suite, Op. 60
12. I. Naissance de Kijé 04:13
13. II. Romance 04:09
14. III. Noces de Kijé 02:36
15. IV. Troïka 02:44
16. V. Enterrement de Kijé 05:55

Personnel:

Alexander Nevsky
Elena Obraztsova mezzo-soprano
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
Claudio Abbado conductor

Scythian Suite & Lieutenant Kijé
Adolph Herseth solo trumpet [Op. 60]
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Claudio Abbado conductor