Composer

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Sergey Prokofiev

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1944

Average_duration

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23:33

Movement_count

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4

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Sergey Prokofiev's Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94 bis was composed in 1943, during his time in the Soviet Union. The piece was originally written as a flute sonata, but Prokofiev later transcribed it for violin and piano. The sonata premiered on December 17, 1943, in Moscow, with David Oistrakh on violin and Lev Oborin on piano. The sonata is divided into four movements. The first movement, marked Moderato, begins with a lyrical violin melody accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The movement then transitions into a more lively section, with the violin and piano trading off virtuosic passages. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody. The second movement, marked Scherzo: Presto, is a fast and playful scherzo. The violin and piano engage in a lively dialogue, with the violin often playing pizzicato and the piano providing a rhythmic accompaniment. The third movement, marked Andante, is a slow and melancholic movement. The violin plays a mournful melody over a simple piano accompaniment. The movement builds to a climax before returning to the opening melody. The final movement, marked Allegro con brio, is a fast and energetic movement. The violin and piano engage in a lively dialogue, with both instruments playing virtuosic passages. The movement ends with a triumphant coda. The Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94 bis is characterized by Prokofiev's signature blend of neoclassical and modernist elements. The piece is full of virtuosic passages for both the violin and piano, and the dialogue between the two instruments is a hallmark of Prokofiev's style. The sonata is also notable for its emotional depth, particularly in the slow third movement. Overall, the Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94 bis is a masterful work that showcases Prokofiev's skill as a composer and his ability to blend different musical styles into a cohesive whole.

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