
Russian and Soviet pianist, composer and conductor (1891–1953)
1891 — 1953
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian and Soviet pianist, composer and conductor (1891–1953)
Born
April 23, 1891
Died
1953 (age ~62)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, conductor, pianist
1891
Born in Sontsivka (1891-04-23)
1943
AwardStalin Prize
1944
AwardRoyal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
1946
AwardStalin Prize
1947
AwardStalin Prize
1952
AwardStalin Prize
About
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor who later worked in the Soviet Union. As the creator of acknowledged masterpieces across numerous music genres, he is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century. His works include such widely heard pieces as the March from The Love for Three Oranges, the suite Lieutenant Kijé, the ballet Romeo and Juliet—from which "Dance of the Knights" is taken—and Peter and the Wolf. Of the established forms and genres in which he worked, he created—excluding juvenilia—seven completed operas, seven symphonies, eight ballets, five piano concertos, two violin concertos, a cello concerto, a symphony-concerto for cello and orchestra, and nine completed piano sonatas.
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Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor who later worked in the Soviet Union. As the creator of acknowledged masterpieces across numerous music genres, he is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century. His works include such widely heard pieces as
The name Serge means "a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.". It is of French origin.
Serge Prokofiev was born on April 23, 1891.
Serge Prokofiev died in 1953, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.
The name Serge is of French origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Serge — April 23, 1891
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Would you name your baby Serge?
Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Actions
1953
Died in Moscow