Prokofiev
Peter Hoar: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra review
7 Nov 2014
Peter reviews last night's performance by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra with guest violinist Nikita Boriso-Glebsky. Audio
Curtain Raiser: Prokofiev - Symphony No 7
13 May 2013
In his last symphony, Prokofiev aims for simplicity and nostalgia, but is persuaded to provide an alternative ending to impress the Soviet authorities. Introduced by Matthew Crawford. Audio
Curtain Raiser: Prokofiev - Symphony No 5
10 May 2013
Prokofiev conducted the premiere of his Fifth Symphony in 1944 and within months it was also being performed in America and the composer was on the cover of TIME magazine. Introduced by Matthew… Audio
Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
22 Apr 2012
Thomas Goss looks at Prokofiev's return to Soviet Russia after a successful career in Paris. Audio