Ron Chaplin wrote:

>...  A few days ago, I bought Prokofiev:  Romeo and Juliet/National
>Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine/Andrew Mogrella/Naxos 8.553184-5.  ...  BTW,
>if anyone has a suggestion of another recording, I would like very much to
>know what it is.

The Royal Opera House conducted by Mark Ermler is a recording of great
beauty and breathtaking sound quality.  This is a complete version on 2
CDs.  It's on Conifer ROH309/10.  I picked it up for around $4.8!!

>Question: Was Prokofiev considered a Soviet composer? What I mean by
>"Soviet composer" is someone who composed music that was acceptable to the
>leadership.  ...

I seem to remember reading the Prokofiev was always in favour.  But don't
quote me.

Bob Draper
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