The third album on The Cleveland Orchestra’s label follows the ‘old-new’ pairing of their previous release, showcasing recordings of Prokofiev and Schnittke that cover both pre- and post-pandemic music making.
Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 2 is a beautiful and exquisitely fashioned gem, inspired by the early 20th Century’s fascination with mechanics and industry, and the ever-changing world during that era.
Franz Welser-Möst sees the work as “a fascinating examination both of the World War itself and a reflection on how it changed people’s views. This is a far-sighted view of Modernity, and shows us an Expressionist spirit that is still deeply moving – and disturbing – today.”
