Listen free to sergei prokofiev alexander nevsky prelude, the th century and more. Of the rare exceptions, sergei prokofiev s 1938 score to alexander nevsky often is hailed as the foremost example of a movie score of indisputable distinction. Roberts prokofievs music for eisensteins film alexander nevsky was composed in 1938, at the same time as the film was being shot and edited. Alexander nevsky cantata choralvocal parts musica russica. Alexander nevsky, cantata for mezzosoprano, orchestra. It has remained one of the most renowned cantatas of the 20th. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Alexander nevsky in 1938, and ivan the terrible, parts 1 and 2 no. Reconstructing the alexander nevsky film score sergei prokofievs significant contribution to the history of film music is documented in his score for sergei eisensteins movie alexander nevsky soviet union, 1938. Never before and seldom after has there been a movie with this unique and perfect marriage of visual and aural elements.
The subject of the film is the th century incursion of the knights of the livonian order into the territory of the novgorod republic, their capture of the city of pskov, the summoning of prince alexander nevsky to the defense of rus, and. Alexander nevsky was composed by sergei prokofiev as a film score for the 1938 sergei eisenstein film alexander nevsky. Click here for download instructions for your convenience all the files for a specific voice part have been zipped together in one file. The movie and the music celebrate the deeds of an ancient, thirteenthcentury russian warrior, leader, and folk hero. Together, they made two historically significant films. Reiner recorded prokofievs cantata based on the score for the 1938 film classic, alexander nevsky. Live recording of a concert featuring alexander nevsky by prokofiev playlist. R during this time his usually high quantity of published output declined somewhat though it did include romeo and juliet, peter and the wolf, lieutenant. Sergei prokofievs musical score for sergei eisensteins 1938 film alexander nevsky. Pdf the norton anthology of western music download full. Prokofiev prided himself on his professionalism and his adaptability, traits that made him ideally suited to film work.
Prokofiev and the celebrated film director, sergei eisenstein 18981948, managed to survive the purges that decimated russian intellectual life under stalin. The historical epic cast a thirteenthcentury russian victory over invading teutonic knights as an allegory of contemporary soviet strength in the face of nazi warmongering. He later rearranged the music in the form of a cantata for mezzosoprano, chorus, and orchestra, with text by the poet vladimir lugovskoy and prokofiev himself. Song about alexander nevsky the crusaders in pskov arise, ye russian people the battle on the ice the field of the dead alexander in pskov. Alexander nevsky 20 season the grant park music festival. Sergei prokofiev alexander nevsky cantata choralvocal parts.
Alexander nevsky download free sheet music and scores scorser. He was fortunate to work on equal terms with the legendary sergei eisenstein 18981948, a man who trusted him implicitly, often cutting his sequences to fit a prerecorded music track. Alexander nevsky the grant park orchestra and chorus perform prokofiev s cantata alexander nevsky. Thomas schippers had a sadly short career, but these recordings show his art at the best.
Roberts prokofiev s music for eisensteins film alexander nevsky was composed in 1938, at the same time as the film was being shot and edited. Of the rare exceptions, sergei prokofievs 1938 score to alexander nevsky often is hailed as the foremost example of a movie score of indisputable distinction. Although there are superb recordings of prokofievs alexander nevsky cantata out in the world, none of them can beat this 1993 recording by yuri temirkanov and the st. Sergei prokofievs alexander nevsky oxford keynotes kevin bartig on. Thomas schippers, new york philharmonic prokofiev mussorgsky 2003 2. In 1939 prokofiev reworked the music into a cantata for orchestra and chorus in seven movements. In 1938, sergei eisenstein made one of his most acclaimed films, alexander nevsky, on alexander s victory over the teutonic knights. In stock usually ships in mf days guaranteed same day shipping for orders with ups 1, 2 or 3days shipping method selected not usps. Alexander nevsky by sergei prokofiev 18911953 full score. In 1938, sergei eisenstein made one of his most acclaimed films, alexander nevsky, on alexanders victory over the teutonic knights. Arise, russian people from the cantata alexander nevsky, piano. Sergei prokofievs alexander nevsky oxford keynotesy kevin bartig requirementsepub reader, mb overview. Prokofievs score and cantata for eisensteins alexander nevsky.
Prokofiev composed some of his most brilliant and dramatic music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Highlights of the repertoire include new works from all periods. This was a few years after the composers muchdocumented return to the u. The cantata that prokofiev made of his score for eisensteins film alexander nevsky has long been recognized as an effective piece of programmatic music. Prokofieff reiner chicago symphony alexander nevsky. Muzyka v filme alexander nevsky from sovetskiy istoricheskiy film, moscow,1939, p. Although there are superb recordings of prokofiev s alexander nevsky cantata out in the world, none of them can beat this 1993 recording by yuri temirkanov and the st. You can watch this film here is a more clear image mosfilm official, with subtitles by youtube. The soundtrack for the film was written by sergei prokofiev, who also reworked the score into a concert cantata. Although the film was never finished, prokofievs completed score reveals an idiosyncratic approach to film music, one that is strikingly different than that found in his better known scores such as alexander nevsky.
Immerse yourself in an evening of history and myth with coplands wild west bandit billy the kid, barbers ancient sorceress medea, and prokofiev s cinematic cantata alexander nevsky. Prokofiev, s alexander nevsky pushkiniana by russian. Alexander nevsky, film score by sergey prokofiev for a patriotic epic of the same name directed by sergey eisenstein. Prokofiev russian state symphony orchestra, the yurlov russian choir, conductor evgeni svetlanov alexander nevsky, cantata, op. Today, prokofiev s cantata alexander nevsky is listened to as a largescale concert work for orchestra and chorus, based on historical events, no doubt, but of no relation to the modern world. The sources are not entirely clear, but both were likely 3track recordings, and both have been redone in surround for this release. Sergei prokofievs alexander nevsky by kevin bartig free. The nevsky is from 1962, while the pictures is from 1965.
Indeed, typical film scores tend to be lengthy stretches of vapid functional mood music without lasting value or, more recently, random assortments of existing pop records. Finally, by track five we get to the star of the show, alexander nevsky, the cantata for mezzosoprano, mixed chorus, and orchestra that prokofiev wrote for the 1939 film of the same name by sergei eisenstein. Download aleksandr nevsky soundtrack by sergei prokofiev. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Today, prokofievs cantata alexander nevsky is listened to as a largescale concert work for orchestra and chorus, based on historical events, no doubt, but of no relation to the modern world. In 1938, prokofiev collaborated with film director eisenstein on alexander nevsky. Immerse yourself in an evening of history and myth with coplands wild west bandit billy the kid, barbers ancient sorceress medea, and prokofievs cinematic cantata alexander nevsky. If fact, it was part of a very important political tool in 1938. The original film, directed by sergei eisenstein, deals with a twelfth century conflict between the russians and the germans. Audiences have long enjoyed sergei prokofievs musical score for sergei eisensteins 1938 film alexander nevsky.
Alexander nevsky pushkiniana by russian state symphony orchestra now. Alexander nevsky in 1938, and ivan the terrible, parts 1 and 2. Sergei prokofievs alexander nevsky oxford keynotes. May 24, 2015 muzyka v filme alexander nevsky from sovetskiy istoricheskiy film, moscow,1939, p. Piano, vocal sheet music book by sergei prokofiev 18911953. Immediately following his repatriation in 1936, prokofiev composed a film score for a screen adaptation of pushkins the queen of spades. He later adapted much of his score into a largescale cantata for mezzosoprano, orchestra and chorus, which was extensively performed and recorded. First, the sound is unbelievably clear and vivid and immediate. Sergei prokofievs alexander nevsky hardcover kevin. Reiner recorded prokofiev s cantata based on the score for the 1938 film classic, alexander nevsky. Alexander nevsky the grant park orchestra and chorus perform prokofievs cantata alexander nevsky. In recent years there has been new interest in old films, and nevsky actually a very heavyhanded antigerman propaganda pieceis no exception. Prokofiev describes the nevsky recording experiments in muzyka v filme aleksandr nevskii, music in the film alexander nevsky, sovetskii istorichesku film the so viet historical film moscow, 1939, p.
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