»Romeo und Julia« is one of the most moving love stories in world literature and has inspired many composers. In the latest episode of the Kölner Philharmonie podcast, Christoph Vratz focuses on Sergej Prokofjew's ballet music, discussing both the literary background to the work and Prokofjew's compositional process and experiences as an artist under the Soviet dictatorship.
»Romeo und Julia« is one of Prokofjew's best-known works. The episode provides an insight into the history of the work's creation and its artistic significance. On 20 March 2023, you can experience the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla performing Prokofjew's »Romeo und Julia« in a compilation by the Lithuanian conductor at the Kölner Philharmoniel.