Sergei Prokofiev
April 23rd 1891 - March 5th 1953

Prokofiev was a Russian Soviet composer, pianist and conductor. He began composing at the age of five.

He is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century.

Prokofiev's first love was opera. His most successful was the satirical 'The Love for Three Oranges.'

Sergei was an avid chess player.

In 'Peter and the Wolf' Prokofiev introduced countless children to the orchestra by using melodic themes and the sound of different instruments to represent characters.

Our favorites:
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, ballet in four acts
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25
Piano Concerto No. 3