Sergei Prokofiev

A Russian and Soviet composer, pianist, conductor, and music writer, he is considered a representative of modernism.

Born: April 23, 1891 (Sontsovka, Ekaterinoslav Province, Russian Empire) At present Sontsivka, Ukraine,

Died: March 05, 1953 (Moscow, USSR) At present Moscow, Russian Federation.

He mastered numerous musical genres and came to be admired as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

Alternative transliterations of his name include Sergey, Sergej or Serge, and Prokofief, Prokofieff or Prokofiew.