Biography
- Not only was Prokofiev a great composer, he was also a very talented chess player.
- Prokofiev was a child prodigy. He composed his first piece at age 5 and his first opera at age 9.
- Prokofiev went to the famous St. Petersburg Conservatory to learn music. He found his lessons to be boring and shocked his peers and teachers with his music.
Famous Works
Listen to Prokofiev
These pieces made Sergei Prokofiev famous all around the world. Press a Listen button and hear the music for yourself!
7 Symphonies
Peter and the Wolf
Romeo and Juliet
Lieutenant Kijé
Symphony Spotlight
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