Sergei Prokofiev wrote his Symphony No. 1 in D major in 1917. It is also widely known as the Classical Symphony. Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (Russian: , Sergej Sergejevič Prokof’ev; 15/April 271, 1891–March 5, 1953) was a Russian composer who mastered numerous musical genres and came to be admired as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. ...

Background

The symphony can be considered one of the first neo-classical compositions. Prokofiev composed the symphony in an attempt to emulate Joseph Haydn's composing style; however, he still changed some of the structure of the symphony to reflect changing practices in composition. The idea was partly inspired by Prokofiev's conducting studies at the Conservatory, in which the instructor, Teneev, prepared his students to conduct Haydn. Neoclassicism in music was a 20th century development, particularly popular in the period between the two World Wars, in which composers drew inspiration from music of the 18th century, though some of the inspiring canon was drawn as much from the Baroque period as the Classical period - for this reason... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Prokofiev wrote the symphony on holiday in the country, and he used this piece as an exercise in composing away from the piano. (As an accomplished pianist, it was understandable that he had developed a habit of composing at the keyboard.)

Prokofiev gave the symphony the nickname Classical partly in the hope that his piece might indeed become a classic someday, and also because of his attempt to imitate the classics of Haydn. The symphony has become one of Prokofiev's most popular and accessible works, and several themes have been used as television background music.

Movements

The symphony is in 4 movements, lasting approximately ten to fifteen minutes:

1. Allegro
2. Larghetto
3. Gavotta: Non troppo allegro
4. Finale: Molto Vivace

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Orchestration

The symphony is scored for an orchestra of classical period proportions.

2 Flutes

2 Oboes

2 Clarinets

2 Bassoons

2 Trumpets

2 French Horns

3 Timpani

Strings (1st and 2nd Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses)

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Recordings

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