Stylistic Multiplicity in Prokofiev’s War Sonatas
Gao Yiqiao
摘要: This article will explore Sergei Prokofiev’s stylistic multiplicity in his three piano “War Sonatas” (Op.82, Op.83, Op.84). Prokofiev (1891–1953), a prominent Russian composer and pianist of the 20th century, drew from diverse musical influences shaped by his upbringing, education, and exposure to European and Russian traditions. The article delves into four of Prokofiev’s compositional styles, emphasizing neoclassicism, metallic or bell-like sounds, lyricism, and unconventional harmonies.