{"product_id":"sergei-prokofiev-ballade-for-cello-and-piano-op-15-book","title":"Sergei Prokofiev - Ballade for Cello and Piano Op. 15 Book (New Release)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Peters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 90, 43);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSergei Prokofiev - Ballade for Cello and Piano Op. 15 Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold early masterpiece that showcases Prokofiev’s daring voice and the cello’s dramatic range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSergei Prokofiev – Ballade for Cello and Piano Op. 15\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking work from the composer’s student years, offering a powerful glimpse into the bold harmonic language and dramatic contrasts that would later define his style. Composed in 1912 and published here in the trusted Edition Peters, the Ballade grew from an earlier violin sonata sketch and stands as an important milestone in Prokofiev’s early output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eWritten as a single, rhapsodic movement, the piece is rich in contrast, shifting between intensity and lyricism with a distinctive sense of momentum. One of its most remarkable features is an extended pizzicato passage for the cello, revealing an unusual and compelling sonority that remains a rare highlight within the instrument’s repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eChallenging yet deeply rewarding, this work offers advanced players the opportunity to explore colour, character and expressive depth in a chamber music setting. Presented with a clear piano accompaniment and faithful notation, this 36-page edition is ideal for serious study, recital preparation and performance.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 84, 39);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encore Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117878509627,"sku":"EP5787","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9275\/6027\/files\/Untitled-2026-01-08T010720.225.png?v=1767794873","url":"https:\/\/www.music2u.com.au\/zh\/products\/sergei-prokofiev-ballade-for-cello-and-piano-op-15-book","provider":"Music2u.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}