For piano-Sergei Prokofiev was born in Sontsovka in the Ukraine on the 23rd of April 1891. Soon showing a talent for piano and composition by the time he was fourteen he was attending the St. Petersburg Conservatoire where he received extensive schooling inpiano harmony composition and conducting. Prokofiev was greatly interested in contemporary composers (Reger dIndy Debussy and Richard Strauss) and quickly made a name for himself with his revolutionary aesthetic language of great harmonic andrhythmic impact. His compositions were inspired by Symbolism and Futurism two artistic movements predominate at the time. Prokofiev attracted attention through his early works – the Etudes Op.2 and the Pieces Op. 3 and 4 – owing to his specialtechnique and percussive treatment of the piano (similar in some respects to Bartok) although he was also capable of rich melodic invention.Actually composed in 1907-08 before his Four Etudes for Piano Op. 2 Prokofiev’s Four Pieces for Piano Op. 3 and 4 were only published in 1911. Concert pieces some show Scriabin’s influence on the composer especially in the titles.
SKU: AP.36-W730791
UPC: 660355035838. English.
This collection of 10 short pieces by Sergei Prokofiev ranges in style and difficulty and can be performed in its entirety or individually.
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SKU: HL.50600641
UPC: 888680646912. 9x12 inches. English-German-French.
Prokofiev's compositions were inspired by Symbolism and Futurism, and his early works showcased a percussive treatment of the piano, similar in some respects to Bartók. Prokofiev's Four Pieces for Piano, Op. 3 and 4 were published in 1911.
SKU: HL.14079124
UPC: 196288073109. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Prokofiev composed the Six pieces from 'Cinderella' for piano, op. 102, in 1944. 1. Waltz. Cinderella and the Prince * 2. Cinderella's Variation * 3. Quarrel * 4. Waltz. Cinderella Goes to the Ball * 5. Veil Dance * 6. Amoroso.
SKU: AP.36-M257891
ISBN 9781633618039. UPC: 660355074011. English.
Composed with the intent to make a name for himself as both a composer and pianist, it is no surprise that Prokofiev's first four opuses are impressive, technical piano works. Movement Titles: I. Remembrance II. Soaring III. In despair IV. Devilish inspiration.
SKU: BT.WMP2001
ISBN 9789810579067. English.
Teacher s' Choice, Piano Examination Pieces 2007-2008 for Grades 6 to 8 are specially compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the ABRSM Piano examinations. Contains a variety of relevantalternative choice pieces especially selected and edited by Josephine Koh and a team of experienced music teachers.
SKU: HL.50484192
UPC: 073999277722. 9.0x12.0x0.075 inches.
Contents: Danza • Menuetto • Gavotta • Valse.