CD 1:
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25, ‘Classical’
Symphony No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40
Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44

CD 2:
Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 112 (revised version, 1947)
Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 131
Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 131 - IV. Vivace (alternative ending)

CD 3:
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 100
Scythian Suite (Ala and Lolli), Op. 20

CD 4:
Symphony No. 6 in E flat minor, Op. 111
Lieutenant Kijé, Symphonic Suite, Op. 60
The Love for Three Oranges, Symphonic Suite, Op. 33b

CD 5:
Romeo and Juliet:
Suite No. 1, Op .64bis
Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter
Suite No. 3, Op. 101 (performed in the order the music appears in the ballet score)

Celebrating the 130th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev (1891 – 1953), the present box set brings together recordings of his seven symphonies made by Andrew Litton and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra between 2012 and 2017. Released on separate discs, the series has received acclaim from international reviewers, variously highlighting the orchestra (‘Bergen Philharmonic plays gorgeously…’, ClassicsToday.com), the conductor (‘It is clear that Litton has a deep understanding of Prokofiev's complex, protean style …’, MusicWeb-International) and the recordings themselves (‘BIS's blockbuster sound…’, Fanfare).

The symphonies appear with their original couplings, including the popular suites from the film score to Lieutenant Kijé and the ballet The Love for Three Oranges. As an added bonus, the set includes the team’s very first recording for BIS: an innovative and highly praised version of Prokofiev’s three suites from Romeo and Juliet, with the 20 movements reordered to follow the ballet score.

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Recorded at Grieghallen Bergen, Norway, May 2015 (Nos 1 & 7), August/September 2017 (Nos 2 & 3), January 2014 (Nos 4 & 5), January 2012 (No. 6, Lieutenant Kijé, The Love for Three Oranges), June 2014 (Scythian Suite), June 2005 (Romeo & Juliet).