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*PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5; Scythian Suite – Bergen Phil. Orch./ Andrew Litton – BIS

by John Sunier | Sep 8, 2015 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews

************ MULTICHANNEL DISC OF THE MONTH *************
 A radiant performance of No. 5, and almost makes the Scythian Suite likeable.

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 3; Scythian Suite; Autumn – Sao Paulo Sym. Orch./ Marin Alsop – Naxos audio-only Blu-ray

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 3; Scythian Suite; Autumn – Sao Paulo Sym. Orch./ Marin Alsop – Naxos audio-only Blu-ray

by John Sunier | May 24, 2015 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews

A fine performance in excellent surround on audio-only Blu-ray.

PROKOFIEV: Love for Three Oranges Suite; Scythian Suite – London Sym. Orch./ Antal Dorati (1957) – Mercury Records/ ORG 45 rpm vinyls

PROKOFIEV: Love for Three Oranges Suite; Scythian Suite – London Sym. Orch./ Antal Dorati (1957) – Mercury Records/ ORG 45 rpm vinyls

by John Sunier | Apr 17, 2013 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews

A quite close A/B comparison, but of course the 45 rpm vinyls are the ultimate.