Composer Sergei Prokofiev Was Born On This Day in 1891 [ON-THIS-DAY]

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.

ITZHAK PERLMAN | PROKOFIEV VIOLIN CONCERTO NO.1 IN D MAJOR | GENNADY ROZHDESTVENSKY & BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | 1980