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Sergei Prokofiev
Russian and Soviet pianist, composer and conductor (1891–1953).
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Sergei Prokofiev was a Russian and Soviet pianist, composer and conductor. Born on 11 April 1891 in Sontsivka, Prokofiev died on 5 March 1953 in Moscow at the age of 61.
Notable works include Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 4 and Symphony No. 2. Prokofiev studied at Saint Petersburg Conservatory. Honours include Stalin Prize, Stalin Prize, 2nd degree and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 95 languages, Sergei Prokofiev is No. 5,200 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 April 1891, Sontsivka
- Died
- 5 March 1953, Moscow (aged 61)
- Country
- Russian Empire
- Known as
- Composer, pianist, conductor
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Saint Petersburg Conservatory
- Plays
- Piano
- Genres
- Opera, symphony, ballet
- Languages
- Russian
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 95
Did you know
61
Lived to 61.
11 Apr
Shares a birthday with Andrew Wiles and George Canning.
95
Has a Wikipedia article in 95 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Sergei Prokofiev
- SpouseLina Llubera
- SpouseMira Mendelssohn
- ChildOleg Prokofiev
Honours and works
Awards
- Stalin Prize1943
- Stalin Prize, 2nd degree1943
- Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal1944
- Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic1944
- Stalin Prize1946
- State Stalin Prize, 1st degree1946
- Stalin Prize1946
- State Stalin Prize, 1st degree1946
- State Stalin Prize, 1st degree1946
- Stalin Prize1947
- State Stalin Prize, 1st degree1947
- Stalin Prize1952
- Stalin Prize, 2nd degree1952
- Lenin Prize1957
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Notable works
- Symphony No. 1
- Symphony No. 4
- Symphony No. 2
- The Love for Three Oranges
- Peter and the Wolf
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