Sergei Prokofiev
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Prokofiev's first symphony, which he mischievously dubbed "Classical," is a sprightly piece based on the symphonic models of Haydn. "I thought that if Haydn were alive today he would compose just as he did before, but at the same time would include something new in his manner of composition," Prokofiev remarked. "I wanted to compose such a symphony: a symphony in the classical style." The composer's synthesis of twentieth harmonies and timbres with...
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Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) tuvo toda una vida de atracción por los cuentos infantiles. La más conocida de todas sus músicas inspiradas en la literatura infantil es Pedro y el Lobo. A Prokofiev se le pidió que la escribiera para introducir al público joven en el funcionamiento de una orquesta y sus instrumentos. Pedro y el Lobo muestra la magnífica habilidad del compositor para dar vida a una historia simple, dando a cada personaje un motivo...