Sergey Prokofiev, born in Ukraine in 1891, showed precocious musical talents, with his first compositions emerging at the age of five.
Recording & Production
This album is the final volume in an acclaimed cycle of Prokofiev's Symphonies featuring the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop.
Composition History
Prokofiev's Seventh Symphony, his last work of any consequence, was composed during 1951-52 and premiered in Moscow on October 11, 1952.
Performer Biography
Marin Alsop is recognized for her innovative approach to programming and her commitment to music education, and was the first conductor to be awarded a MacArthur Genius award in 2005.
Performer Biography
Marin Alsop made history as the first woman to head a major American orchestra when she was appointed music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2007.
Historical Context
Prokofiev's final years were clouded by ill-health, and his death in Moscow on March 5, 1953, went largely unreported, occurring barely an hour before that of Stalin.
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