Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev ： Ten Pieces March Op.12-1

The March, the first piece in Prokofiev’s Ten Pieces, is built on a clear sense of meter and crisp rhythms, creating an atmosphere of wit and tension. Short motifs develop with forceful accents and contrasts of register, while changes of expression and an ironic lightness emerge within the forward drive of the march. In performance, it is important to keep the flow of the beat steady, coordinate the staccatos, and avoid turning accents into mere forceful attacks. Clear dynamic changes, careful listening to the movement of each voice, and a balance between a hard-edged sonority and lightness bring out the work’s distinctive character.