Dance by Sergei Prokofiev Piano Solo - Digital Sheet Music
By Sergei Prokofiev
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Dance
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Piano, Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1647846
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev. Arranged by Zellev. This edition: audio, pdf. 20th Century, Classical, Contemporary, Grunge, Thriller. Score. 6 pages. Zellev Music #1214746. Published by Zellev Music (A0.1647846).Key Signature: A major/F♯ minor (almost atonal)
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: Allegretto (con eleganza (with elegance), March tempo)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Playback were modeled after the performance of:
Frederic Chiu
Composed in 1918 during Sergei Prokofiev's exile in the United States, the "Four Pieces, Op. 32" emerged amidst a turbulent period marked by the Russian Revolution and the delayed premiere of his opera The Love for Three Oranges. Facing financial constraints, Prokofiev crafted these piano miniatures—Dance, Minuet, Gavotte, and Waltz—to appeal to American publishers and audiences. Premiered by Prokofiev himself in New York in 1919, the suite showcases his distinctive blend of modernist flair and classical forms, reflecting both his innovative spirit and adaptability during challenging times.
The opening piece a perfect example of less is more, Dance in F-sharp minor, stands out for its unique fusion of melodic atonality and structural simplicity. While rooted in traditional dance form, Prokofiev infuses it with unexpected harmonic shifts and playful dissonances, creating a soundscape that's both familiar and refreshingly novel. This delicate balance between the conventional and the avant-garde lends Dance its distinctive color, setting the tone for the suite's exploration of early 20th-century musical innovation.
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