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Topic: Prokofiev - Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, op.75: I. Folk Dance (Read 2769 times)

andhow04

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Prokofiev - Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, op.75: I. Folk Dance

on: July 12, 2011, 06:57:31 PM

this is the heart of a program called amantes sunt amentes, which means lovers are lunatics. the full program was:

Grieg - Three Norwegian Peasant Dances from op.72
Medtner - Two Tales
Brahms - Schumann Variations, op.9

Byrd - Pavana Lachrymae
Ades - Darknesse Visible
Prokofiev - Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, op.75

the folk dance, the first of the prokofiev set, came off a bit on the wild side but rather fun i should think.

Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, op.75 - I. Folk Dance.mp3 (3689.6 kB - downloaded 108 times.)

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scottmcc

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Re: Prokofiev - Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, op.75: I. Folk Dance

Reply #1 on: July 13, 2011, 12:52:34 PM

I can hear the exuberance! I'm surprised nobody has commented. I would have loved to hear this recital in person, but thanks so much for sharing it with us.

Now when are you getting a record deal???

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Re: Prokofiev - Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, op.75: I. Folk Dance

Reply #2 on: July 13, 2011, 08:34:50 PM

May I just say, being a non-pianist but an addicted listener,
... just one word...WOW!!!!

THANKS..

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