LSO Live presents the final release in Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda’s Prokofiev symphony cycle with the London Symphony Orchestra. Noseda brings his characteristic dynamism and attention to detail to this captivating performance of Prokofiev’s intricate and rarely heard Symphony No 2.

Composed in Paris in 1924–25, Prokofiev’s second symphony reflects the avant-garde modernism of the time. With inspiration taken from the theme-and-variation structure of Beethoven’s final piano sonata and from the ‘machine music’ of French composer Arthur Honegger, this work stands uniquely among Prokofiev’s symphonic output. Despite its bold modernist style, the piece also has moments that illuminate the composer’s more lyrical side, resulting in an unforgettable symphony full of colour and power.

Composer Sergei Prokofiev
Conductor Gianandrea Noseda
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40
1. I. Allegro ben articolato
2. IIa. Theme: Andante
3. IIb. Variation 1: L'istesso tempo
4. IIc. Variation 2: Allegro non troppo
5. IId. Variation 3: Allegro
6. IIe. Variation 4: Larghetto
7. IIf. Variation 5: Allegro con brio
8. IIg. Variation 6: Allegro moderato
9. IIh. Theme reprise: Andante molto doppio movimento

Release Date 6 November 2026
LSO0413-D | 0822231141358

Producer Nicholas Parker
Engineers Jonathan Stokes and Neil Hutchinson for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded 9 & 10 April 2025 in the Barbican Hall, London

Booklet in English, French & German

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