Russian composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Prokofiev was born on this day in 1891 – 128 years ago.
Dying in 1953, Prokofiev is remembered as one of the most influential composers of the 20th Century.
His major contributions to the string repertoire include 5 piano concertos, 9 piano sonatas, 7 symphonies, ballets Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and The Love for Three Oranges, 2 violin concertos and 2 violin and piano sonatas.
