Composer

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Sergey Prokofiev

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1912 - 1913

Average_duration

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32:21

Movement_count

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4

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Sergey Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16, was composed between 1912 and 1913. It premiered on May 5, 1913, in Pavlovsk, Russia, with the composer as the soloist and conducted by Nikolai Tcherepnin. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Andantino, begins with a hauntingly beautiful melody played by the solo piano. The orchestra then enters with a series of chords that build in intensity, leading to a lively and energetic theme. The movement is characterized by its use of contrasting themes and textures, with the piano and orchestra often playing in opposition to each other. The second movement, marked Scherzo, is a playful and whimsical dance. The piano and orchestra engage in a lively dialogue, with the piano often taking on a percussive role. The middle section of the movement features a lyrical melody played by the piano, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The final movement, marked Intermezzo, is a slow and melancholic piece. The piano plays a mournful melody, accompanied by the strings and woodwinds. The movement builds to a powerful climax, with the piano and orchestra playing in unison. The concerto ends with a quiet coda, featuring a delicate piano solo. Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2 is characterized by its use of contrasting themes and textures, as well as its virtuosic piano writing. The concerto is often considered one of Prokofiev's most accessible works, with its memorable melodies and lively rhythms. It has become a staple of the piano concerto repertoire and is widely performed and recorded today.

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