The Sinfonietta in A major is a composition for
orchestra
An orchestra (; ) is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines instruments from different families.
There are typically four main sections of instruments:
* bowed string instruments, such as the violin, viola, c ...
by
Sergei Prokofiev
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev; alternative transliterations of his name include ''Sergey'' or ''Serge'', and ''Prokofief'', ''Prokofieff'', or ''Prokofyev''., group=n (27 April .S. 15 April1891 – 5 March 1953) was a Russian composer, ...
.
Background
Sergei Prokofiev wrote his Sinfonietta in A major,
Op. 5, in 1909 and dedicated it to
Nikolai Tcherepnin, his conducting professor at the
St. Petersburg Conservatory.
Prokofiev subsequently modified it twice, once in 1914 and finally in 1929, publishing the final revision as Op. 5/48. The premiere of the final revision was under
Konstantin Saradzhev on 18 November 1930.
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Analysis
The Sinfonietta is rather similar to the better-known ''Classical'' Symphony, being light in character, while infusing Prokofiev's typical twists of harmony. However, it is rarely performed.
Movements
The piece is in 5 movements, lasting around 25 minutes.
#Allegro
Allegro may refer to:
Common meanings
* Allegro (music), a tempo marking indicate to play fast, quickly and bright
* Allegro (ballet), brisk and lively movement
Artistic works
* L'Allegro (1645), a poem by John Milton
* ''Allegro'' (Satie), an ...
giocoso
# Andante
#Intermezzo: Vivace
#Scherzo: Allegro risoluto
#Allegro giocoso
Instrumentation
The music is scored for 2 flute
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s, 2 oboe
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...
s, 2 clarinet
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Clarinets comprise a family of instruments of differing sizes and pitch ...
s, 2 bassoon
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s, 4 horns, 2 trumpet
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s and strings.
Recordings
References
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Compositions by Sergei Prokofiev
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1909 compositions
1914 compositions
1929 compositions
Compositions in A major