Sergei Prokofiev-16-This is the last composer we will study this year
Sergei Prokofiev is one of the most well-known composers of the 20th century. He was born in Ukraine when it was a part of the Russian Empire in 1891. From an early age, he listened to his mother play the piano, and by the age of five composed his first Sonata. By age nine he completed his first large-scale composition, an Opera called "The Giant". His first symphony was written at the age of eleven. He went on to compose "Peter and The Wolf", and the ballet "Romeo and Juliet". By the end of his life, he had written seven symphonies, seven operas, five piano concertos, and numerous other works. His music is wildly popular around the world. Try to listen to a bit of each example. Mr. Montague plays one of his Sonatas! Piano Concerto No. 3-listen to the first five minutes you will not be disappointed. Dance from "Romeo and Juliet" Peter and The Wolf Seventh Piano Sonata- Mr. Montague's favorite! If you c...