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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Op. 64)

Charles Hazlewood charts the doomed love of Romeo and Juliet as it is revealed in the evolution of the musical material assembled by Prokofiev. The ±«Óãtv Philharmonic are conducted by Jason Lai.

In his famous ballet music, Prokofiev provides the tragic young lovers with some of his most lyrical and colourful music. Charles Hazlewood charts the doomed love of Romeo and Juliet as it is revealed in the evolution of the musical material assembled by Prokofiev in five movements from the second of the three orchestral suites. The performance is given by the ±«Óãtv Philharmonic, conducted by Jason Lai.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 13 Nov 2004 14:00

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Music Played

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Romeo and Juliet - suite no. 2 (Op.64b)

    Performers: ±«Óãtv Philharmonic, Jason Lai (conductor)

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 Nov 2004 14:00