Prokofiev sends an urgent musical bulletin from Stalin’s Russia with his Symphony No. 5—music of iron and steel, forged in a time of war and tyranny.

“There was certainly plenty of optimism and heroism in Noseda’s approach to the symphony, and he conducted a pitch-perfect account, with all sections of the LSO blazing at every given opportunity. This was an exemplary performance, luckily recorded for release on the orchestra’s own label: LSO Live.”

– Keith McDonnell, Seen and Heard International

Gianandrea Noseda is known for his mastery of Russian repertoire, and his Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Shostakovich recordings on the LSO’s own label have attracted glowing reviews. This album marks the second in a new cycle of Prokofiev symphonies with Noseda and the LSO, following Symphony No 1, released in March 2023.

Composer Sergei Prokofiev
Conductor Gianandrea Noseda
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No.5, Op. 100
1. I. Andante
2. II. Allegro marcato
3. III. Adagio
4. IV. Allegro giocoso

Release Date 10 November 2023
LSO0379-D | 0822231137955

Producer Nicholas Parker
Engineers Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded 10th April 2022, Barbican, London

ALAC - 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Apple devices (MacOS and iOS)
FLAC - 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Windows and Android devices
MP3 - 320kbps - Universal compatibility