There is a severe lack of english scholarship on this composer. Aperformanceguide honorsthesis texasstateuniversity jsanmarcos. The background and analysis of sonata for flute and piano, op. This allows us to hear some real expressiveness and soul in the slow movement, and there is much more of that to follow at the corresponding points in the later pieces. Graduate flute recital fiu digital commons florida international. The first performance of the violin sonata took place on june 17, 1944, played by oistrakh and lev oborin. Indeed, even before he resumed work on the f minor sonata he completed his violin sonata no 2 in d major in 1944.
Finding its completion difficult, the composer set the work aside, moving on to the fifth symphony and the much different second violin sonata a transcription of the flute sonata, op. Harper summarized and updated her article, prokofievs sonata for flute and piano in d major opus 94. Flute solo book for flute solo and piano accompaniment. This sonata derives from works that he composed as a teenager. He penned some propagandistic works in support of the army, but also found time for many abstract compositions, including not just the sixth sonata but the seventh and eighth as well, the second string quartet, the flute sonata later arranged as the second violin sonata, and the fifth symphony. It is a fabulous and formidible sonata for piano solo. Harper brought some interesting facts to light which i did not know, and which vindicate a suspicion ive always had about prokofievs music, and particularly about the flute sonata. However, it is in the public domain in canada where imslp is hosted and other countries where the term is lifeplus50 years such as china, japan, korea and many others. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts about his life. Sonata in d major, op 94 prokofievbliss from sigcd384.
This third sonata was a clear departure of his previous humorous style with his second sonata from 1912. Violin sonata no 1 in f minor, op 80 prokofiev from. It seems that working on that second sonata, essentially a transcription of the flute sonata, op 94 composed in 1943, undertaken with the help of david oistrakh, finally spurred prokofiev to complete the dark f minor sonata. Sergei prokofiev composed his third piano sonata, in the key of a minor, in 1917. These extended program notes place the repertoire of my masters recital in.
Flute sonatas in the baroque period were very often accompanied in the form of basso continuo. A flute sonata is a sonata usually for flute and piano, though occasionally other accompanying instruments may be used. The work was dedicated to prokovievs good friend maximilian schmidthof, whose suicide. It was premiered in 1917 by prokofiev himself, and published the following year, as op. 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. With solo part, piano accompaniment and introductory text. Sep 27, 20 the first performance of the violin sonata took place on june 17, 1944, played by oistrakh and lev oborin. The second sonata is the prokofiev we know, and the sound is better at least by comparison. Jan 22, 2018 finding its completion difficult, the composer set the work aside, moving on to the fifth symphony and the much different second violin sonata a transcription of the flute sonata, op. These delays, unusual given the performing and publishing history of prokofievs earlier compositions, are indicative of the composers changed political fortunes.
From manuscript to performing editions an entangled evolution. I had learned this history while teaching a private masterclass to students from moscow. Flute, piano sheet music book by sergei prokofiev 18911953. After the revolution of 1917, prokofiev left russia with the official blessing of the soviet minister anatoly lunacharsky, and resided in the united states, then germany, then paris, making his living as a composer, pianist and conductor. Sergei prokofiev biography facts, childhood, family life. May 30, 20 from an american perspective, it is difficult to gain significant insight into the life and works of otar taktakishvili. Its as if were hearing a handel or mozart sonata through.
Denis bouriakov tokyo tsuda hall recital, july 8th 2011 denis bouriakov flute, naoko ishibashi piano s. I am currently trying to play the prokofiev flute sonata for flute and strings and i need a little help. Also after the first repeat of the first movement with the triplet section, should these be triple tongued. Prokofiev had spent the war years being quietly productive. It was first performed by the composer on april 17, 1918, in petrograd. Prokofievs sonata for flute and piano in d major opus 94.
And, lest anyone think that giltburg doesnt have the requisite technique, listen to his playing of the wild 78 finale to the 7th sonata. Harper and occena discussed the convoluted history of the sonata by sergei prokofiev 18911953. This sonata was composed in 1947 but not performed until 1951, and not published until after prokofievs death. During that time, he married a spanish singer, carolina lina codina, with whom he had two sons. 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. Otar taktakishvilis flute sonata between the ledger lines. From an american perspective, it is difficult to gain significant insight into the life and works of otar taktakishvili. The flute sonata in d was first performed in moscow, russia on december 7, 1943 by nicolai kharkovsky flute and sviatoslav richter piano. 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. His mother, a good pianist, became the highly gifted childs first mentor in music and arranged trips to the opera in moscow. 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. The background and analysis of sonata for flute and piano. Apr 11, 2009 sergei prokofiev sonata for flute and piano op. I have tried the fingering but all i seem to get is a top a.
A favourite, much loved piece among flute players the prokofiev sonata for flute and piano will push you to new limits technically and musically. Prokofiev made his first excursion out of russia in 19, travelling to paris and london where he first encountered sergei diaghilevs ballets russes. Flute sonatas in the baroque period were very often accompanied in. Sonata for flute and piano by sergei prokofiev 18911953. The prokofiev sonata, inspired by the flute playing of georges barrere, is notorious among the flute community for its challenging and rarely used top d. The flute sonata in d was completed in the summer of 1943. Here is the original flute sonata, performed in 1975 by james galway and martha argerich. Prokofiev prokofjev in the transliteration system of the russian academy of sciences was born into a family of agriculturalists. Click on the button to go to the page where you can download the music at the end of each line you find more information about the music of that specific performer. 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. Sergei prokofiev composed this piece in 1917, the same year as his fourth sonata. Sergei prokofiev 18911953 sonata for flute and piano in d major, op.
Prokofiev began to work in 1939 on piano sonata no. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. In 1914, prokofiev left the conservatory with the highest marks of his class, a feat which won him a grand piano. Thoughts on prokofiev flute sonata helen bledsoe, flutist. Shop and buy sonata for flute and piano sheet music. From manuscript to performing editionsan entangled evolution the flutist quarterly, fall 2003. Naturally, this note and the rest cause no issues for bezaly, who swoops through the movements with incredible power. Jul 12, 2004 prokofiev sonata post by powayflute01 mon jul 12, 2004 5. Jan 19, 2009 i had learned this history while teaching a private masterclass to students from moscow. The opening movement harks back to the neoclassical style of prokofievs piano sonata no 5 of 1923 which in turn appears to have inspired poulencs flute.
Sergei prokofjew back to the future annesophie mutter. It was initially made for flute and piano, and was later transcribed for violin as op. Program notes for the 2009 2010 season compositions performed. Prokofievs haunting first violin sonata the listeners club. At that same time, prokofiev was working on music for ivan the terrible.
Apr 19, 2020 prokofiev prokofjev in the transliteration system of the russian academy of sciences was born into a family of agriculturalists. Sergei sergeyevich prokofiev was a russian composer, pianist and conductor. Program notes for the 2009 2010 season sierra chamber society. Prokofiev said he wanted to write the sonata in a gentle, flowing classical style. 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. Aug 29, 2010 i am currently trying to play the prokofiev flute sonata for flute and strings and i need a little help. According to myra mendelssohn, prokofiev got this idea when reading romain rolland on beethoven. Sergey prokofiev biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. In part 1 i have constructed an historical context for the sonata, with. Prokofiev dedicated it to his friend, the violinist david oistrakh. Prokofiev s first violin sonata inhabits a much different world. 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. Both of these sonatas bear the subtitle from the old notebooks. Finished in 1942, the sonata number 7 in bflat major op.
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