Prokofieff – Visions Fugitives Op 22 Piano Book

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Sergei Prokofieff – Visions Fugitives Op 22 Piano Book

A Collection of Short Piano Pieces Composed Between 1915 and 1917

Sergei Prokofieff’sVisions Fugitives, Op. 22 is a collection of short piano pieces composed between 1915 and 1917, during a period of intense creativity for the composer. These pieces, composed around the same time as his second and third piano sonatas, showcase Prokofieff’s exploration of percussive sounds and polytonality. Unlike his more diatonically based works, *Visions Fugitives* features a harmonic style that aligns closely with the quirkiness found in his later *Fifth Sonata*.

This collection is a series of self-contained miniatures, each perfectly shaped and coherent, yet forming a logical sequence when performed together. The simplicity and transparency of the music provide valuable insight into Prokofieff’s broader compositional style, emphasizing the importance of clarity and rhythmic discipline, which are essential for interpreting his more complex works. Spanning 36 pages, this edition offers pianists a glimpse into the nuanced and refined aspects of Prokofieff’s musical language.

AMEB:

Piano / Grade 7 / List D

• Con eleganza No. 6 and Ridicolosamente No. 10 from Visions Jugitives Op. 22
• Dolente No. 16 and Poetico No. 17 from Visions Fugitives Op. 22
• Lentamente No. 1 and Andante No. 2 from Visions Fugitives Op. 22

Piano / Grade 8 / List D

• Allegretto No. 13 and Feroce No. 14 from Visions Fugitives Op. 22
• Presto agitatissimo e molto accentuato No. 19 and Lento No. 20 from Visions Fugitives Op. 22