Sergei Prokofiev – March, Op. 99 Sergei Prokofiev’s March, Op. 99 is a short yet impactful work for wind band, composed during the height of World War II in the Soviet Union.The piece blends Prokofiev’s signature energy, irony, and clarity into a compact musical statement that continues to be a favorite among concert bands and military ensembles. Background Composed in 1943, this march was commissioned as a morale-boosting piece for the Red Army’s wind ensemble.Amid the harsh wartime conditions, Prokofiev was asked to write music that was both uplifting and patriotic, yet he still managed to infuse his personality into ...
