Russian, 1891–1953
Nikolai Dimitrievich Prokofieff was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, widely regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century. He was born on April 23, 1891, in Sontsovka, a small village in the Ukraine. Prokofieff began his musical training at an early age, studying piano and composition at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, where he was influenced by composers such as Sergei Rachmaninoff and Igor Stravinsky. He graduated in 1914 and quickly gained recognition for his innovative compositions.
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