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Symphony No. 1 (Prokofiev)
1917 symphony by Sergei Prokofiev / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25, also known as the Classical, was Sergei Prokofiev's first numbered symphony. He began to compose it in 1916 and completed it on September 10, 1917.[1] It was composed as a modern reinterpretation of the classical style of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The symphony's nickname was bestowed upon it by the composer. It premiered on April 18, 1918, in Petrograd, conducted by Prokofiev.[1] It has remained one of his most popular works.[2][3]
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Quick Facts Key, Opus ...
Symphony No. 1 | |
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"Classical" | |
by Sergei Prokofiev | |
![]() Sergei Prokofiev, c. 1918 | |
Key | D major |
Opus | 25 |
Composed | 1916 (1916)ā17 |
Duration | 16 minutes |
Movements | Four |
Premiere | |
Date | April 18, 1918 (1918-04-18) |
Location | Petrograd |
Conductor | Prokofiev |
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