Prokofiev, Sergei Sergeevich : 10 Pieces Prelude Op.12-7
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Total Playing Time:2 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: August 4, 2021
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Understanding the style is crucial for Prokofiev's works, and this piece is no exception. Basically, the tempo should be consistent. Changing or fluctuating the tempo in the B section is strictly forbidden. Both the A section and B section should maintain a single, consistent tempo.
In the B section, consider the section itself instrumentally. Imagine what instruments are playing the melody line, accompaniment, ornamentation, etc., and visualize the instrumentation. For example, consider the melody line from measure 30 as a violin solo, and listen to Prokofiev's violin concertos to grasp its characteristics.
Even in the glissando sections, one can imagine percussion instruments like marimbas playing along in the background; this can be envisioned by listening extensively to other works by Prokofiev.
Now, what I am about to discuss may sound contradictory to what has been stated so far. While I have stated to "maintain a consistent tempo," there is one specific "surprise" section in the piece that I, as the author, simply cannot leave unemphasized. Fortunately, "rit." is written in that section, but I would almost want to rewrite it as "molt rall."
That specific spot is the chord between the 3rd and 4th beats of measure 79. By abruptly slowing down the tempo here and emphasizing it (not by playing loudly, but by expressing it exaggeratedly slowly), the surrounding atmosphere completely changes. It is no exaggeration to say that this Prelude exists for these 3rd and 4th beats; it is a beautiful section. For your reference.
Author : Yamamoto, Akihisa
Last Updated: April 9, 2021
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Author : Yamamoto, Akihisa
It bears the subtitle "Harp." It is dedicated to the harpist and fellow student Eleonora Aleksandrovna Damskaya, and a harp version, written by Prokofiev himself for her to perform, also exists. The accompaniment in the main section, consisting of truly harp-like arpeggiated sixteenth notes in the right hand, is rapid yet smooth, creating a calm and cheerful atmosphere for the piece. In the middle section, the mood shifts to a more playful character through the use of staccato and glissando, but as indicated by the marking "delicatissimo (extremely delicately)," the gracefulness of the main section is not lost.
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