Prokofiev, S :: Cinq Melodies, Op. 35b

Publisher: Scherzo Editions

Editor: Beynon, Emily

Scherzo Editions presents 'Cinq Melodies, Op. 35b' by Sergei Prokofiev, arranged here for flute and piano by Emily Beynon. 

Beynon writes, 'These five, beautiful vocalises or songs without words (1920) are dedicated to Ukrainian soprano, Nina Koshetz. In Paris, five years later, Prokofiev transcribed the songs, adding a few embellishments, so that he and the Polish violinist Pawel Kochanski could perform them together in concert. Since both the voice and the violin are major sources of inspiration for many flute players, these beguiling gems offer an ideal opportunity to emulate both, and further explore and celebrate the flute's innate lyricism. I have primarily used the violin version as the basis for this arrangement with phrasing inspired by the original vocal score. Since Prokofiev arranged this work three times himself, wrote the most exquisite flute parts in his orchestral scores, and of course, arranged his op.94 Flute Sonata for Violin, I like to imagine he might have felt an arrangement of 'Cinq Melodies' for flute and piano justified.' 

Table of Contents

• 1. Andante
• 2. Lento, ma non troppo
• 3. Animato, ma non allegro
• 4. Allegretto leggero e scherzando
• 5. Andante non troppo