About This Song
About "Prokofiev: Cinderella, Op. 87, Act 2: No. 34, Refreshments for the Guests" by André Previn
Prokofiev's refreshments scene bustles with gossipy woodwinds and tart string figures. Previn keeps the mood light but prickly, capturing the nervous energy of a party where every courtesy is a calculation. The music sparkles like crystal, but the aftertaste is faintly sour.