Composer

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Sergey Prokofiev

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite from larger work

Compose Date

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1946

Average_duration

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28:51

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Sergey Prokofiev's "Cinderella, Suite No. 1, Op. 107" is a ballet suite composed in 1940. It premiered on November 21, 1945, at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia. The suite consists of nine movements, each of which captures the essence of the story of Cinderella. The first movement, "Introduction," sets the stage for the story with a slow and mysterious melody played by the strings. The second movement, "Fairy Godmother and Fairy Winter," introduces the magical characters of the story with a playful and whimsical melody played by the woodwinds. The third movement, "Cinderella Goes to the Ball," is a lively and energetic waltz that captures the excitement and anticipation of Cinderella as she prepares to attend the ball. The fourth movement, "Gavotte," is a graceful and elegant dance that is performed at the ball. The fifth movement, "Slow Waltz," is a romantic and dreamy melody that captures the moment when Cinderella and the Prince first dance together. The sixth movement, "Amoroso," is a tender and emotional duet between Cinderella and the Prince. The seventh movement, "Midnight," is a dramatic and suspenseful piece that captures the moment when Cinderella must leave the ball before the stroke of midnight. The eighth movement, "Cinderella's Departure for the Ball," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the excitement and anticipation of Cinderella as she prepares to leave for the ball. The final movement, "Cinderella's Waltz and Midnight," brings the story to a close with a grand and triumphant melody that captures the moment when Cinderella and the Prince are reunited and live happily ever after. Overall, "Cinderella, Suite No. 1, Op. 107" is a beautiful and enchanting piece of music that captures the magic and romance of the story of Cinderella. Prokofiev's use of different musical styles and melodies throughout the suite creates a rich and diverse musical experience that is both captivating and memorable.

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