Koussevitzky@150 - Koussevitzky’s Prokofiev

Written By WTJU Radio

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)

WTJU Radio

WTJU is a non-commercial radio station founded in 1955 focused on airing music from across genres (Folk&World, Jazz&Blues, Classical, Rock) and curated by local music lovers.

https://www.wtju.net/
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