Prokofiev: "Alexander Nevsky" Reconstructed
1st April 2006
© Capriccio SACD 71014
There have been numerous attempts to present Alexander Nevsky with live orchestra. However, the only published music available was the 35-minute Alexander Nevsky Cantata, a concert adaptation that differs greatly from the film score. Based on extensive analysis of the film’s soundtrack and examination of the composer’s manuscript, short score and sketches, the new reconstruction reliably reproduces Prokofiev’s original scoring for the film.
Alexander Nevsky 50'
Mezzo-soprano; SATB
3(pic).3(ca).5(Ebcl, 2bcl).4sx.3(cbn)/6+shofar.7+flg.4(btbn).2/timp.3[+]perc/2hp.pf/str
