Sergei Prokofiev; Nikolai Myaskovsky - Symphony No. 7; Sinfonietta Op. 68 (Vasily Petrenko)

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Composer: Sergei Prokofiev; Nikolai Myaskovsky

• Prokofiev - Symphony No. 7, Op. 131
• Myaskovsky - Sinfonietta No. 2, Op. 68

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Vasily Petrenko, conductor

Date: 2025

Label: LAWO Classics

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The Oslo Philharmonic and conductor Vasily Petrenko reunite on LAWO Classics with a recording of Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 and Myaskovsky’s Sinfonietta in A minor, Op. 68 No. 2. Prokofiev’s final symphony (1952), initially conceived for young listeners, transcended its origins to become a profound late work, completed shortly before his death. Myaskovsky’s Sinfonietta (1945–46) reveals his lighter side, reworking youthful piano sketches—Gavotte, Plein-air, Quasi rigaudon, Fughetta, and an Epilogue—into a charming four-movement string piece. Recorded in Oslo Concert Hall in 2024, this release captures the orchestra’s refinement and vitality, reaffirming their acclaimed partnership with Petrenko.

Vasily Petrenko (b. 1976) is one of today’s most acclaimed conductors, known for his dynamic artistry and leadership of major orchestras worldwide. Trained in St. Petersburg, he launched his career at the Mikhailovsky Theatre and has since held key posts, including Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic (2006–2021), Oslo Philharmonic (2013–2020), and European Union Youth Orchestra (2015–2024). Since 2021, he has served as Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A frequent guest with leading ensembles and opera houses, Petrenko is also a distinguished recording artist, celebrated for acclaimed symphony cycles of Shostakovich, Rachmaninov, Elgar, Scriabin, Strauss, Prokofiev, and Myaskovsky.

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