Superb full unknown

Note: This comment applies to both volumes of Martinon full.
That probably in two volumes and 4 CD's complete symphonies of Prokofiev least known but no doubt be among the three most beautiful existing.
Jean Martinon (1910-1976), was a worldwide ambassador of French music to which he devoted most abundant discography: it has directed the aeuvre the integral Ravel (with several unreleased ), Debussy and Saint-Saëns (with two youth symphonies exhumed for the occasion), most Roussel aeuvres equally exceptional. But he also realized cettte Prokofiev that leaves us full of admiration for several reasons:
Firstly the typically French elegance of the head, which sounds perfectly in the symphony called "classic" # 1 is often considered in a comprehensive Prokofiev as a must but here comes into its awesome tinted pastiche deep admiration of masters of classical symphony.
Martinon commands respect also by restoring the grandeur and military power of the fifth symphony called "war" written in 1945 without sinking into bombast.
The Third Symphony as has always been the favorite of Martinon who writes his lines: reusing themes fabulous opera The Fiery Angel, she explores the depths of darkness and human and musical delight. A third motion "mode if", this mode which we are told that the Academy does not exist, by lack of coughing, a fire orchestral witchcraft artifice alone that deserves the Third box.
Also masterful Second and Sixth amazing that clearly announces turns expensive to Shostakovich. The largest Prokofiev, served beautifully by the Orchestra of the ORTF and Jean Martinon, who clearly understood every intention of the composer. Colleagues ...
Martinon blackmailed in each of symphonies all instruments out all the details, so frenzied rhythm fast tempi a choreographer Prokofiev immense almost cinematic sound frescoes.
Secondly formidable miking that is both pure, clear, that brings out all the instruments, refines the relief, writ is amazing for these records in the late 60s.
Third virtuosity desks of the ORTF National Orchestra for the occasion shown an enthusiasm and an understanding of these unusual symphonies.
In short you'll understand this integral is essential for all lovers of Prokofiev alongside that of Rozhdensvenski, Ozawa, Gergiev Jaarvi or according to taste.
This integral is also embellished ballet Chout masterpiece of derision and mockery fugitive and Hebrew and later the Russian opening.