Symphony No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40 / Symphony-Concerto, Op. 125

'With its subtle understanding of the interplay between soloist and orchestra, and among sections of the orchestra, this recording is a wonderful addition to the Prokofiev catalogue.'
- Fanfare

Both Valeri Polyansky and Alexander Ivashkin are noted for their fine interpretations of the Russian repertoire and the Russian State Symphony Orchestra under Valeri Polyansky has a large and critically acclaimed discography on Chandos.

This CD couples two of Prokofiev's finest works: the Second Symphony is undoubtedly the most dissonant and violent of Prokofiev's seven. One of the most fascinating of the twentieth century, the symphony reflects the composer's intention of writing a work 'made from iron and steel'.

The Symphony-Concerto is one of Prokofiev's last works. The cello part was written in close collaboration with Mstislav Rostropovich, to whom the work is dedicated.

PREVIOUS RELEASES:
The Unknown Prokofiev - CHAN 9890
The Unknown Shostakovich - CHAN 9792
Grechaninov - Cello Concerto etc. - CHAN 9559
Schnittke - Symphony No. 7/Cello Concerto No. 1 - CHAN 9852
Schnittke - Cello Concerto No. 2 etc. - CHAN 9722