Symphony No. 1 (Prokofiev)

Symphony No. 1
"Classical"
by Sergei Prokofiev
Black and white photo of Prokofiev standing beside a fireplace, his arm resting on the mantlepiece
Sergei Prokofiev, c. 1918
KeyD major
Opus25
Composed1916 (1916)–17
Duration16 minutes
MovementsFour
Premiere
DateApril 18, 1918 (1918-04-18)
LocationPetrograd
ConductorProkofiev

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]

  1. ^ a b Steinberg, Michael. "The Symphony: A Listeners Guide". pp. 429–433. Oxford University Press, 1995.
  2. ^ "Serge Prokofieff". Classical Net. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. ^ Swafford, Jan (1992). The Vintage Guide to Classical Music. Vintage Books. p. 464. ISBN 978-0-679-72805-4. Retrieved 9 May 2022.