/prəˈkɒfiɛv/ (1891 – 1953)
A Russian composer, pianist and conductor who mastered numerous musical genres, Prokofiev is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century.
His best-known works are
* 5 piano concertos
* 9 completed piano sonatas
* 7 symphonies.
Piano Concert No.1
| Martha Argerich & Alexandre Rabinovitch at "Le festival de la Roque-d'Anthéron" (an international piano festival) in 2005 |
The Nazi invasion of the USSR spurred him to compose his most ambitious work, an operatic version of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.
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* the March from The Love for Three Oranges,
* the suite Lieutenant Kijé,
* the ballet Romeo and Juliet,
* Peter and the Wolf.
Love for Three Oranges opera
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| March by Itzhak Perlman |
Lieutenant Kijé
This score was composed for the 1934 Soviet film Lieutenant Kijé based on the novel of the same title.
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| * Mvt 3 of 5 Kijé's Wedding * a full suite |
Gambler opera
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| Staatskapelle Berlin |
Based on Shakespeare's play, it is one of the most enduringly popular ballets.
Music from the ballet was extracted by Prokofiev as three suites for orchestra and as a piano work.
Suite No.2 - Mvt 1 of 7 - Montagues and Capulets / Dance of the Knights
Music from the ballet was extracted by Prokofiev as three suites for orchestra and as a piano work.
Suite No.2 - Mvt 1 of 7 - Montagues and Capulets / Dance of the Knights
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