A group of inventive kids launches a website to help others find answers to their questions. When a visitor inquires about the true meaning of Christmas, they embark on a journey through Old Testament prophecies. Their exploration uncovers a captivating narrative revealed through a series of "S" words. Featuring imaginative characters, witty dialogue, and engaging music, this children's Christmas musical promises an enjoyable performance experience for kids.
The first numbered symphony by Prokofiev was largely composed during a retreat from the turmoil of Petrograd amidst the February revolution. Drawing inspiration from Haydn and Mozart, it showcases a clear and light orchestration reminiscent of Mozart's style. The symphony was completed on September 10, 1917, and premiered on April 18, 1918, with Prokofiev himself conducting the newly established State Orchestra, previously the Tsar's Court Orchestra.
Sergey Prokofiev: Diaries 1907-1914: Prodigious Youthis an inexhaustibly rich
portrait of one of the most vibrantperiods in the whole of Western
Art,indispensable for all lovers of Prokofiev.
(Piano Solo). Sergei Prokofiev composed the twelve character pieces of the Musiques d'enfants in the summer of 1935. The pieces are an ideal introduction to the world of great piano literature of medium difficulty, especially for young musicians. Each piece in this suite has a different character: from the enchanting sunrise to the cheeky march, the result is an alternation of moods, a colorful sequence of images of a summer's day. Clever fingerings and imaginative tips for rehearsing guarantee success when practicing.
Prokofiev, a prolific diarist and unique writer, displayed a sardonic curiosity about people and events. After leaving Russia post-1917 Revolution, his diaries were salvaged from his family's Petrograd flat and hidden by Myaskovsky at great personal risk. Prokofiev later smuggled them out after his 1927 return to the Soviet Union. The later diaries, written while he was in the West, were returned to Russia posthumously, stored in a restricted section of the Russian State Archive. Eventually, Prokofiev's son Sviatoslav transcribed these extensive writings. After moving to Paris, he and his son Sergei worked on making the partially encoded manuscript comprehensible. Volume 1 chronicles Prokofiev's years at the St. Petersburg Conservatoire, culminating in his graduation. While grappling with the traditions of notable figures like Rimsky-Korsakov and Glazunov, the young genius used his talent to challenge and ultimately surpass the establishment. The diaries reveal candid insights into the typical concerns of a young man asserting himself in society. Collectively, they offer a rich portrait of a vibrant era in Western art, featuring nearly every prominent musician and artist, serving as an invaluable and entertaining resource for scholars and fans of Prokofiev's music.
Představitel ruského symbolismu vydal svůj první román na počátku 20. století. Byl přívržencem okultních věd a zajímal se o spiritismus a démonologii. To se odráží i v jeho knize, jejíž příběh se odehrává ve třicátých letech 16. století v Německu, dosud rozjitřeném nedávným vznikem reformace a selskou válkou. Ústředním motivem je vášnivý a prudce se proměňující milostný vztah vypravěče s „posedlou“ dívkou, která zároveň miluje ohnivého anděla, jenž se jí zjevuje, ale zůstává nejasné, zda je to duch dobrý nebo zlý. Hrdinka nakonec zemře v inkvizičním žaláři.
