Sergei Prokofiev, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra Gennady Rozhdestvensky - The Stone Flower Complete Ballet

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Review by Rev. Rick Thatcher

The Stone Flower Complete Ballet by Sergei Prokofiev: A Hidden Gem That’ll Make Your Ears Dance If you're into classical music but haven't heard The Stone Flower Complete Ballet by Sergei Prokofiev, well, buddy, you’re missing out on something truly magical. Released in 1974 under the USSR’s legendary Мелодия label (with BMG Classics later picking it up for Europe), this album feels like a time capsule from another world—a world where orchestras ruled supreme, and storytelling happened through strings and brass instead of TikTok clips. Let me set the scene here: Gennady Rozhdestvensky conducting the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra is basically like watching someone cook an insanely fancy meal right in front of you. You know they’ve got skills, but when you taste it, you realize just how much soul went into every note. Prokofiev wrote this ballet as part of his "Ural fairy tale" phase, and trust me, it’s dripping with drama, romance, and some seriously trippy imagery brought to life by sound alone. Now, I could list off all the tracks—and there are a lot of them—but let’s zoom in on two that stuck with me long after my headphones came off. First up: “Katerina Bids Farewell To Her Friends.” Oh man, this one hits different. It starts soft, almost like Katerina is trying not to cry while saying goodbye, but then BAM—the orchestra swells, and suddenly you feel her heart breaking in real-time. The strings pull at your emotions like taffy, stretching thin until you can’t help but empathize with poor Katerina. I mean, who hasn’t had one of those gut-wrenching goodbyes? This track reminds you why Prokofiev was such a genius—he didn’t need words to make you feel stuff deep down. Then there’s “Danila’s Dance.” This one’s a total vibe switch. Where “Farewell” is melancholy and tender, this track bursts onto the scene like Danila decided he needed to show everyone he’s still got moves. The rhythm is infectious—it’s playful yet bold, kind of like if someone challenged Danila to a dance-off and he showed up ready to win. The percussion pops, the horns blare, and before you know it, you’re bobbing your head along like, “Yeah, okay, Danila, we see you!” It’s impossible not to smile during this one. What makes these tracks stand out isn’t just their technical brilliance; it’s how alive they feel. Like, you don’t have to be a classical music nerd to get swept away by the raw emotion and vivid storytelling here. Even if you don’t know the plot of The Stone Flower, the music paints pictures so vividly that you start piecing together your own version of the story. And honestly? Listening to this album feels kinda rebellious. In 1974, the Cold War was raging, and here’s this Soviet-produced masterpiece quietly reminding us that art doesn’t care about politics—it just wants to connect people. Weird flex, but I appreciate it. So yeah, The Stone Flower Complete Ballet might seem intimidating at first glance with its big-name composer and sprawling tracklist, but give it a shot. Let it take you somewhere wild and unexpected. Just don’t blame me if you end up daydreaming about gemstones, wolves, and cursed lovers for days afterward. Final thought? If Danila ever invites you to follow him to the Copper Mountain, maybe bring snacks. Sounds like a long journey.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Solo Of The Gypsy Maiden And Coda3:29
Dispute About The Stone Flower4:10
The Mistress Of The Copper Mountain3:33
Danila And His Work2:32
Intermezzo I: Scene Of Severyan And The Workers2:51
Waltz3:39
Ural Rhapsody8:11
Intermezzo II6:28
Katerina Bids Farewell To Her Friends2:26
Severyan Pursues His Mistress1:59
The Mistress Of The Copper Mountain Shows Danila The Treasures Of The Earth2:07
The Mistress Shows Danila The Stone Flower1:49
Danila Turned To Stone3:24
Danila's Thoughts3:09
Khorovod: Round Dance3:12
Death Of Severyan1:58
Maidens' Dance2:58
Danila's Dance1:14
Russian Dance4:01
Danila In Search Of The Flower1:59
The Appearance Of The Mistress And Katerina's Joy2:03
Intermezzo 26:28
Scene And Lyric Duet Of Katerina And Danila4:46
Scene And Dance Katerina With Ognevushka-Poskakushka2:53
Dance Of The Unmarried Men1:35
Katerina Follows Ognevushka-Poskakushka1:38
Dialogue Of Katerina And The Mistress2:14
Danila Meets His Fellow Villagers1:47
Severyan's Arrival2:52
Severyan's Dance1:43
Waltz Of The Diamonds And Scene (Second Temptation)5:04
Danila's Monologue And The Mistress's Answer2:02
Katerina's Scene And Dance (Thoughts Of Danila)3:37
The Mistress Of The Copper Mountain Gives Presents To Katerina And Danila3:25
Epilogue1:06
Katerina Sits By The Fire And Yearns For Danila1:29
Joyful Reunion Of Katerina And Danila4:13
Danila Is Enticed Away By The Mistress Of The Copper Mountain5:42
Dance Of The Russian Gemstones (Third Temptation)3:41
Katerina's Entry And Severyan's Act Of Violence2:23
Severyan And The Wolves. Mistress's Warning3:13
The Mistress's Entry And Scene: Severyan Is Rooted To The Spot1:21
Duet Mistress - Danila (First Temptation)4:29
Where Are You, Danilushka?1:01
Lyric Scene Katerina And Danila2:25
Dypsy Dance2:52

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Catalog Numbers

  • M3 33215 X2098
  • 74321 63458 2

Labels

  • Мелодия
  • BMG Classics

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Formats

  • 3 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • 2 × CD
  • Album

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed BySergei Prokofiev
ConductorGennady Rozhdestvensky
OrchestraBolshoi Theatre Orchestra

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  • ASIN: B002G37EB2
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About Sergei Prokofiev, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra Gennady Rozhdestvensky

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Russian and Soviet composer, pianist, conductor and music writer. Born: April 23, 1891 (Sontsovka, Ekaterinoslav Province, Russian Empire) At present Sontsivka, Ukraine, Died: March 05, 1953 (Moscow, USSR) At present Moscow, Russian Federation. He mastered numerous musical genres and came to be admired as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Alternative transliterations of his name include Sergey, Sergej or Serge, and Prokofief, Prokofieff or Prokofiew.

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Sergei Prokofiev's *The Stone Flower Complete Ballet* is like a hidden gem in the world of classical music? Released in 1974, this album features the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra conducted by Gennady Rozhdestvensky. It tells a dramatic story through its tracks, with themes of love, temptation, and magic woven into the music. One standout piece, "The Mistress of the Copper Mountain Shows Danila the Treasures of the Earth," feels almost cinematic—like you're stepping into another world. What’s wild is how Prokofiev blends Russian folk elements with classical ballet, creating something timeless yet deeply rooted in Soviet culture. Even though it came out during the Cold War era, its universal beauty transcended borders and found audiences across Europe too.