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Prokfiev: Symphony No.5 (Op.100)

Sergey Prokfiev's Symphony no.5 (Op.100) was a product of turbulent times. Stephen Johnson explores the ways in which Prokofiev responded to the terrors of Soviet life around him.

Sergey Prokfiev's Symphony no.5 (Op.100) was a product of turbulent times. Stephen Johnson explores the ways in which Prokofiev responded to the terrors of Soviet life around him in this work. Specially recorded musical examples are played by the 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales, Andrea Quinn (conductor).

45 minutes

Music Played

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Symphony No.5 (Op.100)

    Performers: 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales, Andrea Quinn (conductor)

Broadcast

  • Sun 22 Apr 2001 16:00