When I was in the Junior School in England. One teacher used to play classical music as we entered the hall for assembly so as to try to introduce us to the medium. This was one of the pieces and I've never forgotten it and love classical music. So to that teacher thank you.
I can not stop listening to this! I was at such a happy place in my life when I performed this, not to mention, it is beautiful! Also a fun story to go with it...
What must be remembered is this was originally done as a film soundtrack, which Prokofiev then made into this "suite", doing us all the great favour of arranging and notating his marvelous soundtrack, so it could enter the repertoire. Prokofiev was determined to keep the best of the original soundtrack music-- even improving on it-- so the suite itself would effectively tell this humourous, lovely story. Every film and TV producer since then has copied some element of Prokofiev.
This makes me think and almost clearly see a small town in the north Russia with all the movement and stories happening there!. So clear, and beautiful, and great!
It's a wonderful work, including all of the innovative instrumentation. The story of "Lieutenant Kije" is also quite funny. When I played it in orchestra we followed Prokofiev's original directions and put the solo trumpeter up in the balcony; very effective. Let's not saddle this with "Soviet" culture. It's Russian.
Joe Malin You have to admit though that the plot of Lieutenant Kizhe and its lambasting of the excesses of absolute monarchy fit the Soviet line perfectly.
+Bluehawk2008 Prokofiev himself got in quite a bit of trouble for "formalism" with the Soviet bureaucracy, though. Andrei Zhdanov, one of Stalin's inner circle, who launched the "Zdhanovschina," accused Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and others of "flirting with imperialistic tastes" in their music. Prokofiev basically told him to piss off.
Hey! I want to share with you my symphonic poem, inspired by Prokofiev symphonic music! I hope you will enjoy it! ruclips.net/video/FtgOpfUirT4/видео.html
This is one of those pieces that you go back to time and time again and always find so much more of. I remember first hearing it at 15 or 16 and becoming infatuated with it. Now approaching 30, it's still fresh and amazing.
Loved this piece for years - ever since hearing parts of it in Woody Allen's movie "Love and Death." Erich Leinsdorf and Claudio Abbado have been my favorites, but this is unique and every bit as good! Paced just a shade more deliberately than usual, Magrelia gets playing of real character from the Kosice orchestra. Details are lovingly revealed and there is no trace of the routine. Good sound. Thanks for sharing!
For you Prokofievacs out there. Lt. Kije was also used in Alec Guinness's "A Horse's Mouth" a film about a painter who doesn't want to live by the rules. Prokofiev's music works wonderfully.
"Troika" was used as a portion of the background melody for Greg Lake's "I Believe In Father Christmas" (one of my favorite Christmas tunes). Best to one and all -- everywhere -- in 2014.
Yes, that is one thing that ELP were very good at; exposing younger audiences to classical music through their use of classical themes in their own works. I'm sure countless people were turned on to Mussorgsky, Ginastera, Copland and other composers thanks to ELP!
Really a superb recording. Bravo! The tenor sax tone is a little buzzy-fuzzy to my ear - still, it blends well and the playing is very good. The whole recording is just awesome.
Wow! How idiomatic a performance this is! About the only benefit that one could ever have gotten from living so deep in the Soviet bloc (Kosice is very close to the old Soviet-Czechoslovak border) is that one got one's Russian/Soviet culture practically undiluted. I can feel the horses along the rutted path or the cobblestone streets. This is the most satisfying recording of Leutenant Kije that I have ever heard!
I agree with the second poster. I heard it from the movie Love and Death, in, I guess the 1970’s and loved it ever since. Probably listen to it 4-5 times a year.
I feel the key transposition from 8:21 to 8:37 is one of the most beautiful in Music! ....but somehow, this version does not do it justice! listen to The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra version led by Eugene Ormandy! All the musical colors come out and it is done at a faster tempo!
+Allen Friedman Prokofiev's solution to the period's weariness with tonality was to keep changing keys at a rapid rate, rather than to abandon it altogether as his contemporaries were doing. Walton did something similar.
Zimmer and Williams are generally complete hacks. Williams moreso. Zimmer has introduced some new ideas. But their major use is that they do a wonderful job introducing people to some great music through movies.
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When I was in the Junior School in England. One teacher used to play classical music as we entered the hall for assembly so as to try to introduce us to the medium. This was one of the pieces and I've never forgotten it and love classical music. So to that teacher thank you.
I can not stop listening to this! I was at such a happy place in my life when I performed this, not to mention, it is beautiful! Also a fun story to go with it...
What must be remembered is this was originally done as a film soundtrack, which Prokofiev then made into this "suite", doing us all the great favour of arranging and notating his marvelous soundtrack, so it could enter the repertoire.
Prokofiev was determined to keep the best of the original soundtrack music-- even improving on it-- so the suite itself would effectively tell this humourous, lovely story. Every film and TV producer since then has copied some element of Prokofiev.
Part of this was used at the conclusion of Woody Allen's movie "Love and Death". Where Woody dances with Death. Hilarious movie.
This makes me think and almost clearly see a small town in the north Russia with all the movement and stories happening there!. So clear, and beautiful, and great!
Ahhhh, so many beautiful memories stemming from all the way back in my childhood to this wonderful music.
It's a wonderful work, including all of the innovative instrumentation. The story of "Lieutenant Kije" is also quite funny. When I played it in orchestra we followed Prokofiev's original directions and put the solo trumpeter up in the balcony; very effective.
Let's not saddle this with "Soviet" culture. It's Russian.
Joe Malin You have to admit though that the plot of Lieutenant Kizhe and its lambasting of the excesses of absolute monarchy fit the Soviet line perfectly.
+Bluehawk2008 Prokofiev himself got in quite a bit of trouble for "formalism" with the Soviet bureaucracy, though. Andrei Zhdanov, one of Stalin's inner circle, who launched the "Zdhanovschina," accused Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and others of "flirting with imperialistic tastes" in their music. Prokofiev basically told him to piss off.
+Sergeant Schultz Yes and I believe Prokofiev died the same day as Stalin, his nemesis. No chance to enjoy any freedom...
when our orchestra played it, we had to put the trumpet in the 'green room' off stage. He needed a go-between to signal to the conductor.
Hey! I want to share with you my symphonic poem, inspired by Prokofiev symphonic music! I hope you will enjoy it! ruclips.net/video/FtgOpfUirT4/видео.html
This is one of those pieces that you go back to time and time again and always find so much more of. I remember first hearing it at 15 or 16 and becoming infatuated with it. Now approaching 30, it's still fresh and amazing.
First heard this on school radio in 1957 as a child. I was astounded to find that it was only written in 1933, 24 years before.
Loved this piece for years - ever since hearing parts of it in Woody Allen's movie "Love and Death." Erich Leinsdorf and Claudio Abbado have been my favorites, but this is unique and every bit as good! Paced just a shade more deliberately than usual, Magrelia gets playing of real character from the Kosice orchestra. Details are lovingly revealed and there is no trace of the routine. Good sound. Thanks for sharing!
For you Prokofievacs out there. Lt. Kije was also used in Alec Guinness's "A Horse's Mouth" a film about a painter who doesn't want to live by the rules. Prokofiev's music works wonderfully.
also Sting used part of it in his song "Russians"
This piece never fails to raise my mood and make me smile! What gorgeous music and what a charming story it captures perfectly.
"Troika" was used as a portion of the background melody for Greg Lake's "I Believe In Father Christmas" (one of my favorite Christmas tunes). Best to one and all -- everywhere -- in 2014.
Yes, that is one thing that ELP were very good at; exposing younger audiences to classical music through their use of classical themes in their own works. I'm sure countless people were turned on to Mussorgsky, Ginastera, Copland and other composers thanks to ELP!
And from me in 2017.
It was also used in Woody Allan's movie "Love and Death", (The last night of Boris Gruschenko). Sting also used parts of it in his song "Russians".
Really a superb recording. Bravo! The tenor sax tone is a little buzzy-fuzzy to my ear - still, it blends well and the playing is very good. The whole recording is just awesome.
The second movement is my favorite part in this piece.
Wow! How idiomatic a performance this is! About the only benefit that one could ever have gotten from living so deep in the Soviet bloc (Kosice is very close to the old Soviet-Czechoslovak border) is that one got one's Russian/Soviet culture practically undiluted. I can feel the horses along the rutted path or the cobblestone streets.
This is the most satisfying recording of Leutenant Kije that I have ever heard!
This really is an excellent interpretation of this work. Probably the best I've heard.
I will use this in my preschool music and movement classes-with the balance beam and scarves and bells and rhythm sticks!! WOW!!!
It's amazing how well this magnificent music complements our daily activities. Much success to you and your students!
lovely music
Love 12:25 It always reminds me of Christmas,, I love the violins when they begin to play
Outstanding rendition.
I agree with the second poster. I heard it from the movie Love and Death, in, I guess the 1970’s and loved it ever since. Probably listen to it 4-5 times a year.
It's undoubtedly pre-Soviet, and a great piece of work.
I feel the key transposition from 8:21 to 8:37 is one of the most beautiful in Music! ....but somehow, this version does not do it justice! listen to The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra version led by Eugene Ormandy! All the musical colors come out and it is done at a faster tempo!
+Allen Friedman Prokofiev's solution to the period's weariness with tonality was to keep changing keys at a rapid rate, rather than to abandon it altogether as his contemporaries were doing. Walton did something similar.
All of Prokofiev's key changes are very beautiful.
9:21-9:54 my favorite part. 😍
Thanks
Incidental music for Wes Anderson's new movie, "Isle of the Dogs."
couldn't he afford to hire a living composer?
i just love the part from 4:06 to 6:30 makes me feel so emotional
love this :)
I've been told that this is in the new Isle of Dogs trailer. Sweet!
Woody Allen's Love and Death music.
+Delta Fox, I know two things from your post: you are not from New York City and you don't like Seinfeld. :-)
Lieutenant KIJE is such a Woody Allen story.
damn, i couldnt remember where i had heard this before!! Sting!!
and Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas" = 11:56
The bit starting around 5:00 is really nice!
It rings the bell because Sting has used it in his song 'Russians'.
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4:16 Gladiator ripped this off so bad. The first time I heard it I thought it was from the film.
but it is a Super Hit Melody.. why try make new one? Just copy the classics :D
Zimmer and Williams are generally complete hacks. Williams moreso. Zimmer has introduced some new ideas. But their major use is that they do a wonderful job introducing people to some great music through movies.
4:10 Sting "Russians" and 11:56 Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas"
Which part of this compostition is connected to 'Alone Again Or,' by Authur Lee and Love?
I hear it but I don't in Troika.
12:24 is Kizhé sleigh ride
15:53 to 16:16 or so was used in Sting's "Russians".
The Simpsons brought me here! 12:25 is the ending music for the episode "Pranks and Greens."
Same here!
Ernie Kovacs!
Something about that photo which is very disconcerting.
Especially on poppers
1: 0:25
13: 3:22
Mr Reagan says we will protect you.
Très gai, amusant au point de vue orchestre, et dirigé avec esprit. Beaux cuivres cet orchestre...
LOVE 1:27
You must be Don Francisco´s sister!
+GeWa No, it's a greater honor for me
1:02 I hear the tetris theme lol
Dude WTF. You cannot put two fucking ad before the end of the romance. Guess I'll search another version to listen
4:59...
3:19
One good site to see the film, with the original soundtrack:
m.ruclips.net/video/Nbb539QZZXo/видео.html
What a shame its is that Russian culture is lost to the west
Sting Russians
O love communist music
0:30