Radulović plays Prokofiev

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Mikhail Glinka Ruslan and Ludmila, Overture
Sergei Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63
Sergei Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100
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Belgian National Orchestra
Antony Hermus (conductor)
Nemanja Radulović (violin)

Written in 1935, just before Prokofiev’s permanent return to the USSR, the Violin Concerto No. 2 signals a shift in his musical language: more stripped-down, more lyrical, yet still driven by his unmistakable rhythmic pulse. It begins with a disarmingly simple melody, opens into a slow movement of fragile sweetness, and culminates in a striking finale tinged with Spanish colour — a nod to the concerto’s Madrid premiere and to the European tour Prokofiev was undertaking at the time. With his distinctive sound, Nemanja Radulović brings these contrasts into sharp relief, revealing the quiet modernity of this pivotal work in Prokofiev’s career.

In the second half, Prokofiev showcases his command of classical forms with his Fifth Symphony. Having just returned to Stalinist USSR after nearly 30 years of unsuccessfully trying to win over Western audiences, Prokofiev sought to prove his ability to conform to the artistic demands of the regime. The result is a timeless, powerful, and deeply personal symphony.

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