Sergei Prokofiev (Sontsovka, 1891 - Moscow, 1953) was a Russian composer, one of the greatest of the XXth century. He was also a pianist and conductor. Prokofiev was posthumously awarded the Lenin Prize in 1957 for his Seventh Symphony. [1]
Some works
Like other great composers he mastered a wide range of musical genres, including symphonies, concerti, film music, operas, ballets, and program pieces. At the time, his works were considered both ultra-modern and innovative. [2]
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
- Romeo and Juliet (ballet)
- The Second Violin Concerto
- Symphony No. 1 in D, Op. 25, "Classical" [3]
- Symphonic Suite (Opus 60), (includes the famous Troika).
- The three War Sonatas
- Peter and the Wolf
- Sonata for Violin and Piano in F minor
- The Tale of the Stone Flower, Op. 118, (ballet)
Prokofiev also applied his superb scoring skills to the theatrical stage as well. He wrote music for several plays including Egyptian Nights (1934), Boris Godunov (1936), Eugene Onegin (1936), and Hamlet (1937). Ibidem
See also
External links
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Sergei Prokofiev Ballet Notes.