Prokofiev - Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 125 (Urtext Edition, Solo Part)

Prokofiev's Sinfonia Concertante is undoubtedly one of the most important concertos in the cello repertoire from the last 70 years. However, the first edition (1959, Moscow: Muzgiz) is far from perfect. Between the solo part and the orchestral score, there are dozens of textual variants and obvious misprints. This is the edition that has been

Prokofiev's Sinfonia Concertante is undoubtedly one of the most important concertos in the cello repertoire from the last 70 years. However, the first edition (1959, Moscow: Muzgiz) is far from perfect. Between the solo part and the orchestral score, there are dozens of textual variants and obvious misprints. This is the edition that has been reprinted by Boosey and Hawkes.

It is important to note that Prokofiev did not see this work to publication. Anything done beyond the autograph, which is immaculate, was done by Rostropovich and the Soviet state publishers. One general note is that Prokofiev's autograph does not reset the rehearsal numbers in every movement, but has continuous numbering throughout the piece, consistent with his other works/publications.

Our new edition of the cello solo part follows the manuscript score found at RGALI (Russian State Archive of Literature and Art). The manuscript was graciously provided by this archive. See the article about this work for all of the textual variants: https://yuriyleonovich.com/blogs/musings/posts/6507045/critical-notes-series-prokofiev-s-sinfonia-contertante