Symphony No. 1 (Classical Symphony) - Sergei Prokofiev
Information about Symphony No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1916-17, and is in the key of D major.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Karajan (Deutsche Grammophon 437 253-2GGA)
Karajan's superb recording with the BPO from 1968 is considered the definitive performance of Prokofiev's 5th. It's also available coupled with an indifferent performance of Stravinsky's Sacre du Printemps.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, 1968.
Deutsche Grammophon 437 253-2GGA
Coupled with Symphony No. 5
Järvi (Chandos CHAN 8400)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Neeme Järvi.
Chandos CHAN 8400
Coupled with Symphony No. 4 (revised version)
Simonov (Regis 1258)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Yuri Simonov.
Regis 1258