CMXLVIII. PROKOFIEV, Sergei: Concerto #1 in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 19

CMXLVIII. PROKOFIEV, Sergei (1891-1953)

Concerto #1 in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 19 (1923)
1. Andantino
2. Scherzo: Vivacissimo
3. Moderato -- Allegro moderato
Hilary Hahn, violin
Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra
Alain Altinoglu, cond.
(20:54)

Sharing the bill at the premiere was Stravinsky's Octet, which apparently won over the audience (remember that Soviet composers were encouraged to be adventurous at this time!). Szigeti would help popularize this wonderful concerto ...

1. Andantino

2. Scherzo: Vivacissimo

3. Moderato -- Allegro moderato