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Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev[n 2] (27 April [O.S. 15 April] 1891 – 5 March 1953) [n 3] was a Russian [7][8][9] composer, pianist, and conductor who later worked in the Soviet Union. [10] As the creator of acknowledged masterpieces across numerous music genres, he is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century.
Aug 16, 2024 · Sergey Prokofiev, 20th-century Russian composer who wrote in a wide range of musical genres, including symphonies, concerti, and operas. Among his best-known works were scores for the ballet Romeo and Juliet (1936), the children’s tale Peter and the Wolf (1936), and Sergey Eisenstein’s film Alexander Nevsky (1938).
The Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev was one of the giants of 20th century music. His works ranged from ballets - including Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet - to film music, such as Lieutenant Kije and Alexander Nevsky.
Aug 10, 2023 · Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) was a Russian composer (born in Ukraine) who was at the forefront of the Modernist music movement. His symphonies, orchestral suites, and ballets display endless variety and complexity.
Meet Sergey Prokofiev, the Russian master of drama, orchestration and sardonic wit.
Sergei Prokofiev began as a precocious prankster, developed into a fiery young modernist, and finally became a deeper, more emotional barometer of the artistic upheavals of Soviet Russia.
Sergey Prokofiev, (born April 23, 1891, Sontsovka, Ukraine, Russian Empire—died March 5, 1953, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.), Russian composer and pianist. Son of a pianist, he began writing piano pieces at age five and wrote an opera at nine.
(1891-1953) Sergei Prokofiev spent his last years in Soviet Russia, struggling with strict censorship yet managing to compose some of his greatest works. Among these is the 1938 film score for Alexander Nevsky, directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) was one of the few composers who have encapsulated the dilemma of being a 20th-century creative artist quite as poignantly as Prokofiev. A gifted musician and a virtuoso pianist, Prokofiev possessed a complex musical personality.
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (Russian: Серге́й Серге́евич Проко́фьев, Sergéj Sergéjevič Prokófjev) (Alternative transliterations of his name include Sergey or Serge, and Prokofief, Prokofieff, or Prokofyev.)27 April [O.S. 15 April] 1891 - March 5, 1953 [1]) was a Russian composer who mastered numerous musical genres and came to be admired as one...
