Throughout World War 2, Sergei Prokofiev never lost his optomism, or his faith in the essential goodness of mankind. He wrote his Symphony No. 5 in on month during 1944, and described it as a "Hymn to Free and Happy Man." We'll enjoy it this evening.
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they'll be sharing with you.
Optomistic Prokofiev
