Recording from 15. Jan 2015

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 "Classical"

A reinterpretation of the classical style of Haydn and Mozart.

Prokofiev began writing his symphony in 1916 and completed it the year after. The symphony was composed as a moderne reinterpretation of the classical style of Haydn and Mozart. It was premiered in 1918 with the composer himself conducting, and is one of Prokofiev's most popular works.