Sinfonietta (Prokofiev)
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The Sinfonietta in A major is a composition for orchestra by Sergei Prokofiev.
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Sergei Prokofiev wrote his Sinfonietta in A major, Op. 5, in 1909 and dedicated it to Nikolai Tcherepnin, his conducting professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
Prokofiev subsequently modified it twice, once in 1914 and finally in 1929, publishing the final revision as Op. 5/48. The premiere of the final revision was under Konstantin Saradzhev on 18 November 1930.[1]
The Sinfonietta is rather similar to the better-known Classical Symphony, being light in character, while infusing Prokofiev's typical twists of harmony. However, it is rarely performed.
The piece is in 5 movements, lasting around 25 minutes.
The music is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets and strings.
| Orchestra | Conductor | Record Company | Year of Recording | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Symphony Orchestra | Henry Swoboda | Westminster WL 50-31 | 1950 | 12-in. LP |
| Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra | Dzhemal Daigat | Melodiya | 1972 | LP |
| Philharmonia Orchestra | Riccardo Muti | HMV | 1978 | LP |
| Scottish National Orchestra | Neeme Järvi | Chandos | 1986 | CD |
| Lausanne Chamber Orchestra | Alberto Zedda | Virgin Classics | 1989 | CD |
| Chicago Chamber Orchestra | Dieter Kober | Centaur Records | 1995 | CD |
| Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra | Kirill Karabits | Onyx Records | 2014 | CD |
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