Composer

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Sergey Prokofiev

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1934

Average_duration

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8:05

Sergey Prokofiev's Andante for orchestra, Op. 29 bis, was composed in 1913 and premiered on December 14 of the same year in St. Petersburg, Russia. The piece is a single movement work that lasts approximately 7 minutes. The Andante begins with a slow, mournful melody played by the strings. The melody is then passed on to the woodwinds and eventually the brass. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with the full orchestra joining in to create a powerful climax. The music then subsides, returning to the original mournful melody played by the strings. The piece is characterized by Prokofiev's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies. The melody is often accompanied by unexpected chords, creating a sense of tension and unease. The use of chromaticism and frequent modulations adds to the piece's sense of unpredictability. Despite its relatively short length, the Andante for orchestra, Op. 29 bis, is a powerful and emotionally charged work. Its use of unconventional harmonies and dissonance foreshadows Prokofiev's later works, which would become increasingly experimental and avant-garde.

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