Theres something fragrant growing here, like flowers that bud, bloom, open up and then are picked, or possibly more appropriately, decapitated. Prokofiev s decision to return to the soviet union, taken sometime in the early 1930s, was motivated not so much by ideologythough he thought he could live with soviet policies, and managed pretty wellbut by the altogether understandable desire to go home. Even though his country was at war, prokofiev was awarded the stalin prize for his seventh. He probably got his liking for the high range because it works really well on the piano. Graduate flute recital fiu digital commons florida international. Allegretto is this the scriabin of the fifth sonata. To tiein with the release, i decided to publish a listening guide to the opening movement of the cd the first movement of the 6th sonata. Prokofiev was a virtuoso pianist who when he composed wrote virtuosic parts for all the instruments of the orchestra, including a challenging part, it seems, for the flute in the flute sonata and as usual, when he wrote difficult but not impossible parts for instruments prokofiev pretty much expects from any and all players he composes for. So, whether the war effort was behind prokofiev s new symphony or not, one could argue either side.
Some features of this site may not work without it. From an american perspective, it is difficult to gain significant insight into the life and works of otar taktakishvili. This thesis contains a performance guide for sergey prokofievs sonata for flute and piano in d major, op. At times, it seems more on the verge of being epic rather than. Structural, dramatic and stylistic relationships in.
Though the flute sonata is a staple of the 20th century repertoire and is frequently performed in the united states, little is known about the composition. An overview of the authenticity and chronology, and analysis of the e minor sonata, bwv 1034 can be found here. Prokofiev flute sonata structure and play analysis. It has four movements, first and last in sonata form, the second is a slower lyrical one and the third is a gavotte french folk dance. It is written in the key of d and is scored in four movements. Nov 04, 2016 emma resmini flute and hugh sung piano perform the sonata for flute and piano by sergey prokofiev, mvt. Animato this is more like the prokofiev we know, a dryer, more acerbic sound. Thematic comparisons have been found between the sonata for oboe and piano, sonata for flute and piano, sonata. Of course, with the type of extra material given with. I had already sketched out some of the thematic material. The work is dedicated to sergei prokofiev, however no direct connections between the sonata for oboe and piano and prokofiev have been found. It is a fabulous and formidible sonata for piano solo.
Explore the score prokofiev classical symphony kenneth. Arthur honegger, for the clarinet sonata, and serge prokofiev, for the oboe sonata. How, in such a climate, prokofiev was able to get his sonata for cello and. Since that time it has introduced many young listeners to classical music and helped train them to recognize the distinct. Sonata for flute and piano program notes francis poulenc 18991963 was a french composer and pianist who, along the other members of les six, sought to liberate french classical music from foreign influence.
Prokofiev flute sonata structure and play analysis in this paper, began to study the creative process from prokofiev, an overview of the the distinguished musical masters of the 20th century, the growth path and its creative staging, and outlined his d major flute sonata creative background process its overall style. The eminor sonata for flute and continuo follows the structure of the italian sonata da chiesa church sonata. Sergei prokofiev part 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. The first sonata is prokofiev s reworking of the first movement allegro of a threemovement sonata from his student years. Explore the score prokofiev classical symphony by kenneth woods apr 28, 2012 10 comments a view from the podium, explore the score ib students looking for something on an american in paris. Peter and the wolf, childrens theatre composition for orchestra and narrator by sergey prokofiev. He counted it among the most chromatic of all my compositions. The sonata was first performed on 30 december 1944 in moscow by emil gilels. Aperformanceguide honorsthesis texasstateuniversity jsanmarcos.
Prokofiev s original intentions notwithstanding, oistrakhs suggestion of a violin arrangement was most propitious and this sonata remains a mainstay of both the violin and flute repertoires. It was initially made for flute and piano, and was later transcribed for violin as op. The first performance of the violin sonata took place on june 17, 1944, played by oistrakh and lev oborin. Oistrakh had more in mind than just acquiring a new piece to play when he made the suggestion to his friend. It was a remarkable pair of soviet musicians that gave the 1950 premiere of sergey prokofiev s sonata for cello and piano in c major, op. The work, which tells a russian folk tale, premiered may 2, 1936, in moscow. In reference to his choice of scoring for this sonata, prokofiev later wrote that the flute had for a long time attracted me, and it seemed to me that it had been. Prokofiev sketched out a sonata for flute and piano, on which he put the. Francis poulenc, sonata for flute and piano, bela bartok, hungarian peasant suite, claude debussy, syrinx, for solo flute and serge prokofiev, sonata for flute and piano. Sep 18, 2011 in addition to the three war sonatas for piano nos.
Sergei prokofiev composed his third piano sonata, in the key of a minor, in 1917. By 1949, when he composed the sonata, prokofiev was in the last halfdecade of his life. Its musical language shows prokofiev in his more experimental phase, as do his many other works of this period. Prokofiev is among the most important russian composers of the twentieth century. Its as if were hearing a handel or mozart sonata through. Bachs sonata in e minor for flute and continuo, bwv 1034. Honegger was a fellow member of les six and a close friend. It was at the prompting of famed violinist david oistrakh that, in 1944, sergey prokofiev adapted his sonata for flute and piano in d major, op. Apr 28, 2012 it was in the midst of this transitional moment that prokofiev completed his classical symphony, a work he may have been considering as early as 19, when he first conducted a haydn symphony. On december 10, 1923, prokofiev wrote to souvchinsky, the sonatas dedicatee, that the sonata as a. Poulenc was a part of the group of composers known as les six. Apr 11, 2009 sergei prokofiev sonata for flute and piano op. An analysis of the solo sonata will examine this work both in the.
Prokofiev s versatility and genius in the use of motivic and cyclic elements links the movements of each sonata, and, ultimately, the two sonatas. The coolidge foundation contacted poulenc in 1956 and offered him a commission for a piece of chamber music. The background and analysis of sonata for flute and piano. Prokofiev was a more distant friend, but one who poulenc respected very highly as a composer. Paul taffanels andante pastoral et scherzettino for flute and piano. Dec 28, 20 the sonata for flute and piano 1957 further solidified poulencs connection with the united states. Poulenc dedicated the sonata to the memory of elizabeth sprague coolidge, and american chamber music patron. It was initially made for flute and piano, and was later. The melodies are brought forward crystal clear, prepared and supported by a vibrant and dynamic texture. Poulenc composed music full of hope and advocacy for peace, and later in his life his works included a more religious aspect. The bulk of the paper will focus on the musical analysis of piano sonata no. In addition to the three war sonatas for piano nos. That summer i decided to write a long piano sonata. Prokofiev describes in hisautobiographythe summer of 1906, when he was fifteen.
The fifth sonata, written in paris, differs significantly from both the early sonatas and the later ones. Poulenc and the question of analytical interpretations. In the second movement of the flute sonata, prokofiev alternates between his own style of composition and the soviet realism style. I wish prokofiev had written another one or two more such solo sonatas, as he really knew how to write for the violin. Dont miss the houston symphonys performances of prokofievs symphony no.
The sonata in its violin rendition was premiered by oistrakh in moscow on june 17, 1944. Prokofiev began to work in 1939 on piano sonata no. This is especially evident in this flute sonata, which provides a microcosm of prokofievs compositional style and highlights the beauty and virtuosic breadth of the flute in new ways. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. In his autobiography, prokofiev says he began the piece as a way of breaking himself of his dependency on the piano. A general overview of the composition, performance, and perception of this. In this paper, began to study the creative process from prokofiev, an overview of the the distinguished musical masters of the 20th century, the growth path and its creative staging, and outlined his d major flute sonata creative background process its overall style. Prokofiev seems to end by asking, but what comes after the victory. Prokofiev said he wanted to write the sonata in a gentle, flowing classical style. I provide an individual essay for each piece, and the entries. A historical analysis and performers guide to sergei prokofievs. Prokofiev flute sonata structure and play analysis masters. Sergei prokofjew back to the future annesophie mutter. Jun, 2014 prokofiev was a virtuoso pianist who, when he composed, wrote virtuosic parts for all the instruments of the orchestra, including a challenging part, it seems, for the flute in his flute sonata and as usual, when he wrote difficult but not impossible parts for instruments prokofiev pretty much expects that any and all players he composes.
Otar taktakishvilis flute sonata between the ledger lines. A general overview of the composition, performance, and perception of this piece will be discussed. At the urging of his friend, the violinist david oistrakh, prokofiev arranged the sonata for violin the following year. Sep 27, 20 the first performance of the violin sonata took place on june 17, 1944, played by oistrakh and lev oborin. The second violin sonata, however, was not originally composed as such. Ive heard so many other people play it and its nice to hear another outstanding performer put a new spin on it. It was premiered in 1917 by prokofiev himself, and published the following year, as op. Because of the motivic nature, which can be quite subtle, a schoenbergian grundgestalt method of analysis is used. Sergei prokofiev archives vancouver recital society. Structural, dramatic and stylistic relationships in prokofiev. The solo sonata is highspirited and the tempi and dynamics well modulated. In the second chapter, i have this image of the music of the song four movements were specific analysis of typical sonata form first movement, for example, began with four degrees of pitch depicting a fanciful lyrical the. An interesting analysis of the sonata can be found here, in the masters thesis by lidayne reyes 2011.
Sergei prokofiev, andrey bielov, igor tchetuev prokofiev. The background and analysis of sonata for flute and piano, op. Sme on behalf of rca red seal sonata for flute and piano in d major, op. In appraising my music the critics wrote a good deal of nonsense. An analytical study of robert muczynskis second piano trio. Interestingly, neil minturn, in his analysis of this movement, interpreted the form as a. In the middle of this massive project, prokofiev found himself drawn to music on the other end of the spectrum something he described as a sonata in a gentle, flowing classical style. One of prokofiev s favorite things to do was make instruments, particularly flute, piccolo, and violins, go to the 3rd and 4th octaves that is, c6c8. There is a severe lack of english scholarship on this composer. Prokofiev piano sonatas by yale school of music issuu. In 1942, prokofiev composed his flute sonata in d major. I was determined that the music would be more beautiful, the sonata interesting technically, and the content not superficial. An analytical study of prokofievs sonata, opus 119, for violoncello and piano thesis presented to the graduate council of the north texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music by marilyn june rietz, b. An analytical study of prokofiev s sonata, opus 119, for violoncello and piano thesis presented to the graduate council of the north texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music by marilyn june rietz, b.
Sergei prokofiev composed his last work for violin in 1947, the sonata for solo or. The expansive melody which opens the first movement moderato gives us a sense of this shimmering classicism. So, whether the war effort was behind prokofievs new symphony or not, one could argue either side. Sep 26, 2012 i recorded the 6th, 7th, and 8th piano sonatas by sergei prokofiev 18911953, which are commonly grouped together as the war sonatas, having been composed between 1940 and 1944. I recorded the 6th, 7th, and 8th piano sonatas by sergei prokofiev 18911953, which are commonly grouped together as the war sonatas, having been composed between 1940 and 1944. The theoretical analysis is the main portion of this document, and after a discussion of treatment of the piano, concluding reflections are offered in chapter iv. Francis poulenc was born in paris on january 7 th, 1899. Detailed analysis of all three movements will be provided, with particular attention paid to aspects of theme, form, harmony, rhythm, meter, tempo, articulation, texture, and dynamic. Looking specifically into the revolutionized construction of the sonata allegro form, it is evident that sergei prokofiev s sonata in d minor, op.
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