Serge Prokofiev, also known as Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev, was a renowned Russian composer, pianist, and conductor born on April 23, 1891, in Sontsovka, Russian Empire (now in Ukraine). He is considered one of the major composers of the 20th century. Prokofiev displayed exceptional musical talent from a young age and entered the St. Petersburg Conservatory at the age of 13. His early work was marked by an avant-gar
... ViacSerge Prokofiev, also known as Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev, was a renowned Russian composer, pianist, and conductor born on April 23, 1891, in Sontsovka, Russian Empire (now in Ukraine). He is considered one of the major composers of the 20th century. Prokofiev displayed exceptional musical talent from a young age and entered the St. Petersburg Conservatory at the age of 13. His early work was marked by an avant-garde style, but as his career progressed, he began to incorporate more traditional elements into his compositions while maintaining a distinctive, modern sound.
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