Martinon: Prokofiev & Varèse — Symphony No. 7 & Arcana

Jean Martinon brings together two twentieth-century works: Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 with the Orchestre National de l’ORTF and Edgard Varèse’s Arcana with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The programme contrasts the formal clarity and elegiac character of Prokofiev’s Seventh with the dense timbral and rhythmic writing of Arcana, repertoire closely associated with Martinon’s years with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Recordings

Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 is a live recording. Arcana was recorded on 12 March 1966 at Orchestra Hall; this work is not identified as live.

Available formats

Available as File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution.

Tracklist

Prokofiev — Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131
1. I. Moderato
2. II. Allegretto
3. III. Andante espressivo
4. IV. Vivace

Varèse — Arcana
5. Arcana

Credits

Composers: Sergei Prokofiev; Edgard Varèse
Conductor: Jean Martinon
Orchestras: Orchestre National de l’ORTF; Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS612

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