Dukas: L'Apprenti sorcier - Rimsky-Korsakov: Le Coq d'or Suite - Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1

Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Dimitri Mitropoulos with this captivating 2022 remastered collection, released on Sony Classical. This album is a symphonic journey through the works of Dukas, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Prokofiev, showcasing Mitropoulos' unparalleled mastery and interpretive depth. The album opens with Dukas' iconic "L'Apprenti sorcier" (The Sorcerer's Apprentice), a piece that has enchanted audiences for generations. Following this, Mitropoulos conducts the enchanting suites from Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Golden Cockerel," a fairy-tale opera brimming with vivid orchestration and exotic melodies. The album concludes with Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25 "Classical," a neoclassical tour de force that highlights Mitropoulos' ability to bring clarity and vitality to complex compositions. Additionally, the energetic "Red Poppy Ballet Suite: Russian Sailor's Dance" adds a dynamic finale to this remarkable collection. With a total runtime of 42 minutes, this album is a concise yet powerful exploration of some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire, all brought to life by the incomparable Dimitri Mitropoulos.