Visions fugitives op. 22 : no 2 Andante
Modern Piano solo
In brief

This Andante by Prokofiev projects a dreamy, slightly held-back mood, with melodic lines that hesitate and dissolve quickly as if an idea reappears then fades. Technically you will mainly face Indépendance des mains (4.4/5), which requires sustaining a singing line in one hand while the other plays discreet accompaniment, and Staccato (4.4/5), calling for crisp, controlled attacks without hardening the tone — the physical gesture here is a quick wrist release combined with precise finger control to preserve lightness. This miniature is part of the Visions fugitives cycle, a set of short piano pieces that probe contrasting moods within the composer's modern-period output.

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52/100
Intermediate
Likely range : 45–59/100
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About grade 5 to 6

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Difficulty sources
MusicCoach expertise
52
52/100 normalised
Relative difficulty
28%
Among Sergei Prokofiev
48%
Era Modern
Genre
Estimated skills
Technique
Hand independence
1
Technique
Staccato
1
Rhythm
Polyrhythm 2 against 3
1
Style
Modern and contemporary style
1
Interpretation
Dynamics
2
Theory
Harmonic analysis
1
Style
Character and style
1
Tone
Touch control
1
Technique
Legato
1
Interpretation
Phrasing
1
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