Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev ： Sonatina No.2 in e-moll Op.54

This sonatina condenses Prokofiev’s characteristic rhythmic sharpness and bold harmony into a concise work filled with changing expressions. In the forward-driving main sections, accents and sudden dynamic contrasts should be clearly defined, with a crisp touch and evenly controlled notes. In the contrasting singing passages, the melody should emerge from the inner voices and accompaniment, with ample breathing space. A clear sense of the overall structure, flexible tempo that avoids sounding mechanical, and careful pedaling that keeps the sonority transparent help bring out the work’s distinctive character.