Prokofiev's mother encouraged his musical talent from an early age, even writing down his first tune when he was five and a half.
Composition History
Prokofiev composed Old Grandmother's Tales, Op. 31, in 1918 while living in New York, and the pieces are noted for their distinct mood of nostalgia.
Composition History
The Six Pieces, Op. 52, are arrangements for solo piano that Prokofiev selected from his earlier works, including the ballet The Prodigal Son and the Sinfonietta.
Composer Biography
At age eight, Prokofiev was so inspired by visits to the Moscow theatre that he immediately began composing his first opera, which he called The Giant.
Composer Biography
Prokofiev became the youngest-ever student at the St. Petersburg Conservatoire at the age of 13, studying with notable teachers like Glazunov, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Liadov.
Composer Biography
Reinhold Glière, a composer, was employed as a live-in music tutor for Prokofiev, providing rigorous yet inspiring lessons.
Performer Biography
Alexandre Dossin, the pianist on this recording, is a Brazilian-born Steinway Artist who won the first prize at the Martha Argerich International Piano Competition.
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