A look at the life and music of one of Russia’s most talented and controversial composers, Sergei Prokofiev. Born in Tsarist Russia, Prokofiev was a brilliant pianist who delighted in shocking the bourgeoisie with his outrageous creations. He went on to become one of the most beloved composers of the 20th century, creating seven symphonies, great concertos, and ballets such as Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella. Join Bill McGlaughlin in exploring the music of Sergei Prokofiev.
Rachmaninoff, Sergei (1873-1943)
Isle of the Dead by Arnold Böcklin. This painting inspired Rachmaninoff's symphonic poem, Op. 29.
