Alexander Nevsky Prokofiev

Celebrated Russian mezzosoprano Irina Gelahova turns in an acclaimed performance in this production of Sergei Prokofievs haunting cantata performed by Russian State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Dmitry Yablonsky Inspired by the Teutonic invasion of Russia in the 13th century Prokofievs piece was originally conceived as the soundtrack to legendary Russian filmmaker Sergei Eisensteins film of the same name