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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet |  | Creators: Sergey Prokofiev, Lorin Maazel, David Zauder, Cleveland Orchestra, Daniel Majeske
Label: Decca
Category: Music
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 6030
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 452970
UPC: 028945297026
EAN: 0028945297026
ASIN: B000007OTR
Release Date: June 9, 1998
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Disc 1
| • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Introduction | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Romeo | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The street awakens - Morning Dance | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The quarrel | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The fight | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The prince gives his order - Interlude | | • | Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Preparations For The Ball (Juliet And The Nurse) - Sergei Prokofiev | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet as a young girl | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Arrival of the guests (Minuet) | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Masks | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Dance of the knights | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet's variation | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Mercutio | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Madrigal | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Tybalt recognises Romeo | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The departure of the guests (Gavotte) | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Balcony scene - Romeo's variation - Love dance | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Folk dance | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Romeo and Mercutio | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Dance of the five couples | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Dance with mandolins | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The Nurse - The Nurse delivers Juliet's message to Romeo |
Disc 2
| • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Romeo at Friar Laurence's | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet at Friar Laurence's | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The people continue to make merry Further public festivities | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Tybalt meets Mercutio - Tybalt and Nercutio fight - Mercutio dies | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Romeo resolves to avenge Mercutio's death - Finale | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Introduction | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The last farewell | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: The Nurse | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet refuses to marry Paris | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet alone - Interlude | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: At Friar Laurence's - Interlude | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet's room | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet alone | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Morning serenade | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Dance of the girls with lilies | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: At Juliet's bedside | | • | Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64: Juliet's funeral - Juliet's death |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
By the time Prokoviev came to write this great ballet in 1935, Russia was the only country that still had a tradition of "classical" ballet--that is, full-length works of several hours with a single coherent story line. Prokofiev's model was Tchaikovsky, and like his predecessor, he encountered severe problems getting the work produced. The dancers thought the music too complicated and unsuitable for dancing, and so the piece was first performed in Czechoslovakia, only later making a triumphant stage debut at the Bolshoi. It has never been out of the repertoire since. This recording set a new standard of orchestral excellence in performance of this music, and is still the version of choice for the complete ballet. --David Hurwitz
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Agreed - Maazel at his zenith November 1, 2009
R. Scharba (Chicago, IL USA)
I agree with several of the reviewers here that, in the realm of recordings at least, this is Lorin Maazel's greatest achievement (honorable mention to his earlier Tchaikovsky and Sibelius symphony cycles from Vienna). I well remember acquiring the original LP set way back when and being stunned by the evocative beauty and power of not only the music, but Maazel and the Cleveland Orchestra's performance of it. It's truly one for the ages.
A Great Performance October 28, 2009
J. Rich
Usually, Lorin Maazel's conducting does little for me. I often find that he doesn't exhibit the kind of authority that's needed to conduct an orchestra, he kind of just stands on a podium and "goes through the motions." Very rarely will you hear an inspiring performance from him. This recording of Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" ballet is one of those rare occasions where everything just sounded right for him.
The Cleveland Orchestra play beautifully here. This ballet requires an orchestra's full attention and dedication. The complete ballet of "Romeo and Juliet" hasn't been recorded very often. In most cases, it's performed in suite form. Maazel's recording is competing against Ozawa, Gergiev (I haven't heard his version), Ashkenazy (I haven't heard his version), and Tilson Thomas. Maazel beats Tilson Thomas and Ozawa very easily as in this instance Maazel knew how to bring out more excitement in the score.
As I said, it's this recording that took me by complete surprise (I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way). Through Maazel, we are treated to this delightful ballet with eyes wide open. Maazel and the Clevelanders nailed this one. Highly recommended.
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet January 31, 2009
George Bratton (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
This recording by Lorin Maazel and the Cleveland Orchestra is, without question, the finest interpretation of this work to date. The engineering and sound are excellent and the orchestra under Maazel is incredible. A must for any classical collection. The highest possible recommendation.
Totally transporting experience - magical January 1, 2008
Frederick R. Andresen (Corona del Mar, CA ( and sometimes Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia))
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Prokofiev is a genius. And his Romeo and Juliet ballet music is a totally transporting and thrilling experience. having seen this ballet many times in America and Russia, I agree with many that is the best ballet in the classical repertoire. This set of two CDs captures it all. Most recordings are of one suite of the music or the other. It takes two CDs to capture it all and this one does it very well. It is romance at the edge. It ia magical.
Frederick R. Andresen, Author of "Walking on Ice, An American Businessman in Russia," over sixteen years in Russian business, six years in residence.
Thanks to previous reviewers! March 28, 2007
M. Minisi (Raleigh, NC)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Thanks to the reviewers who chimed in previously I chose this version over several other available R&J CDs that were offered. I was not disappointed!
As a ballet dancer who has been in this production, I was looking for a crisp rendition with solid tempo, that was still able to touch the lyrical side as well without dragging. The Cleveland Orchestra does not fail to impress with gorgeous range and depth.
The moody dark scenes are palatable, while the early childlike Juliet part skips along in youthful exuberance. In Friar Lawrences chamber, reverance and seriousness emerge in contrast to the strong trumpeting ball scene.
A big thank you to the excellent reviews of this CD which enabled the perfect purchase.
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