Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Sergei Prokofiev's "Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts," a timeless masterpiece that beautifully blends classical and neoclassical orchestral elements. Composed in 1945, this ballet in three acts is a captivating retelling of the beloved fairy tale, brought to life through Prokofiev's distinctive musical language and innovative orchestration.
Recorded by the USSR TV and Radio Large Symphony Orchestra and conducted by the esteemed Gennady Rozhdestvensky, this 1994 release is a testament to the enduring appeal of Prokofiev's composition. Spanning 50 tracks and a duration of approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes, the album offers a comprehensive journey through the ballet's three acts, each filled with vivid musical storytelling and memorable melodies.
From the whimsical "Shawl Dance" and the tender "Cinderella" theme to the grand "Grand Waltz" and the poignant "Slow Waltz," Prokofiev's score is a rich tapestry of emotions and characters. The ballet's narrative unfolds through a diverse range of musical styles, from lively folk dances to elegant waltzes and dramatic pas de deux, showcasing Prokofiev's versatility and genius as a composer.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a complete musical experience, transporting you to the magical world of Cinderella. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Prokofiev's "Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts" is sure to captivate and inspire. So, sit back, relax, and let the enchanting melodies of this ballet sweep you off your feet.
Tracks
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: 1. IntroductionSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 2 Shawl DanceSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 3 CinderellaSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 4 The FatherSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 5 The Fairy GodmotherSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 6 The Sisters' New ClothesSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 7 The Dancing LessonSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 8 Departure of the Stepmother and the Sisters for the BallSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 9 Cinderella Dreams of the BallSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 10 GavotteSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 11 Second Appearance of the Fairy GodmotherSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 12 Spring FairySergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 13 Summer FairySergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 14 Grasshoppers and DragonfliesSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 15 Autumn FairySergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 16 Winter FairySergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 17 The Interrupted DepartureSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 18 The ClockSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act I: No. 19 Cinderella's Departure for the BallSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 20 Dance of the CourtiersSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 21 PassepiedSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 22 BourreeSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 23 Skinny's VariationSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 24 Dumpy's VariationSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 25 Dance of the Courtiers (Reprise)Sergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 26 Mazurka and Entrance of the PrinceSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 27 Dance of the Prince's Four CompanionsSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 28 MazurkaSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 29 Cinderella's Arrival at the BallSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 30 Grand WaltzSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 31 PromenadeSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 32 - Cinderella's DanceSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 33 Dance of the PrinceSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 34 Refreshments for the GuestsSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 35 Duet of the Sisters with the OrangesSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 36 Duet of the Prince and CinderellaSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 37 Waltz - CodaSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act II: No. 38 MidnightSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 39 The Prince and the CobblersSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 40 First Galop of the PrinceSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 41 TemptationSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 42 Second Galop of the PrinceSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 43 OrientaliaSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No 44 Third Galop of the PrinceSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 45 Cinderella's AwakeningSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 46 The Morning After The BallSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 47 The Prince's VisitSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 48 The Prince Recognizes CinderallaSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 49 Slow WaltzSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Cinderella - Ballet in Three Acts, Op. 87, Act III: No. 50 AmorosoSergei Prokofiev, The Ussr Tv Radio Large Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
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