Composer

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Sergey Prokofiev

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1946

Average_duration

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28:43

Movement_count

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6

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Sergey Prokofiev's Waltz Suite, Op. 110, is a collection of four waltzes that he composed in 1956. The work was premiered on November 21, 1956, in Moscow, with the composer conducting the USSR State Symphony Orchestra. The first movement, "Prologue," is a slow and melancholic waltz that sets the tone for the entire suite. The second movement, "Waltz I," is a lively and playful waltz that features a prominent melody in the strings. The third movement, "Waltz II," is a more subdued waltz that features a beautiful solo for the clarinet. The final movement, "Epilogue," is a return to the melancholic mood of the Prologue, with a haunting melody in the strings. The Waltz Suite is characteristic of Prokofiev's late style, which is marked by a return to more traditional forms and a greater emphasis on melody. The suite is also notable for its use of orchestration, with Prokofiev making full use of the colors and textures of the orchestra to create a rich and varied sound. Overall, the Waltz Suite is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Prokofiev's mastery of the waltz form and his ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and technically impressive.

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