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EspañolSYMPHONY NO. 7 (PROKOFIEV)
Sergei Prokofiev's 'Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor', Op.131, was completed in 1952, the year before his death. It is his last symphony.
This symphony represents a turning away from the more dissonant aspects of Prokofiev's music, toward a simpler style and reduced orchestral size, and was premiered as part of a radio program for children. Because of this it has been called the "Children's symphony". Shostakovich expressed admiration for the work, and it may have influenced his 15th symphony.
Most of the symphony is emotionally restrained, nostalgic and melancholy in mood, including the ending of the Vivace final movement. However, Prokofiev was later convinced by members of the Composers' Union to add an energetic and optimistic coda, so as to avoid reprisals similar to those following the 1948 Zhdanov decree (in the month after the decree, Prokofiev's wife Lina was arrested and sentenced to twenty years in a labour camp). It is reported that, on his deathbed, Prokofiev indicated that the original quiet ending was to be preferred.
The premiere was well-received, and in 1957, four years after Prokofiev's death, the symphony was awarded the Lenin Prize.
The symphony is in four movements, lasting 30-35 minutes:
#Moderato
#Allegretto
#Andante espressivo
#Vivace
The work scores for the following:
'Woodwinds'
★ Piccolo
★ 2 Flutes
★ 2 Oboes
★ Cor Anglais
★ 2 Clarinets
★ Bass Clarinet
★ 2 Bassoons
'Brass'
★ 4 French Horns
★ 3 Trumpets
★ 3 Trombones
★ Tuba
'Percussion'
★ Timpani
★ Bass Drum
★ Snare Drum
★ Cymbals
★ Tambourine
★ Triangle
★ Wood blocks
★ Xylophone
★ Glockenspiel
'Keyboard'
★ Piano
'Strings'
★ Violins (1st and 2nd)
★ Violas
★ Cellos
★ Double Basses
★ Harp
The first recording was made by Eugene Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra for the CBS label in April 1953.
1. This recording was made directly after the UK Premiere, with Malko conducting.
| Contents |
| Background |
| Movements |
| Instrumentation |
| Recordings |
Background
This symphony represents a turning away from the more dissonant aspects of Prokofiev's music, toward a simpler style and reduced orchestral size, and was premiered as part of a radio program for children. Because of this it has been called the "Children's symphony". Shostakovich expressed admiration for the work, and it may have influenced his 15th symphony.
Most of the symphony is emotionally restrained, nostalgic and melancholy in mood, including the ending of the Vivace final movement. However, Prokofiev was later convinced by members of the Composers' Union to add an energetic and optimistic coda, so as to avoid reprisals similar to those following the 1948 Zhdanov decree (in the month after the decree, Prokofiev's wife Lina was arrested and sentenced to twenty years in a labour camp). It is reported that, on his deathbed, Prokofiev indicated that the original quiet ending was to be preferred.
The premiere was well-received, and in 1957, four years after Prokofiev's death, the symphony was awarded the Lenin Prize.
Movements
The symphony is in four movements, lasting 30-35 minutes:
#Moderato
#Allegretto
#Andante espressivo
#Vivace
Instrumentation
The work scores for the following:
'Woodwinds'
★ Piccolo
★ 2 Flutes
★ 2 Oboes
★ Cor Anglais
★ 2 Clarinets
★ Bass Clarinet
★ 2 Bassoons
'Brass'
★ 4 French Horns
★ 3 Trumpets
★ 3 Trombones
★ Tuba
'Percussion'
★ Timpani
★ Bass Drum
★ Snare Drum
★ Cymbals
★ Tambourine
★ Triangle
★ Wood blocks
★ Xylophone
★ Glockenspiel
'Keyboard'
★ Piano
'Strings'
★ Violins (1st and 2nd)
★ Violas
★ Cellos
★ Double Basses
★ Harp
Recordings
The first recording was made by Eugene Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra for the CBS label in April 1953.
1. This recording was made directly after the UK Premiere, with Malko conducting.
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