Gabriel Prokofiev
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Born | London, England | 6 January 1975
Occupation(s) | Composer, producer, DJ |
Years active | 1997—present |
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Gabriel Prokofiev (born 6 January 1975) is a Russian-British composer, producer, DJ, and founder of the Nonclassical record label and nightclub.[1] He has been nominated for two Ivor Novello Awards[2][3] and his works have been performed internationally by orchestras such as BBC Philharmonic, St Petersburg Philharmonic,[4] Seattle Symphony, Detroit Symphony, MDR Leipzig, Buenos Aires Philharmonic and Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra.[5]
Early life
Gabriel Prokofiev was born in London on 6 January 1975 to an English mother and a Russian father, the artist Oleg Prokofiev,[6] and is the grandson of the composer Sergei Prokofiev. His childhood was creative. He studied piano, horn, trumpet, and sang choral music. Resisting the pressure to embark on a classical career, he instead started writing songs and joined a pop band at age ten.[7] Inspired by the electronic dance music of the 90s but also wanting to compose classical music, Prokofiev decided to focus on the sub-genre of electroacoustic music during his student years.[8]
Enticed by the impressive BEAST (Birmingham Electro Acoustic Sound Theatre), founded by the renowned composer Jonty Harrison, Prokofiev studied at the University of Birmingham.[9] He then went on to study a Masters in composition at York University, entering one of his compositions into the Bourges International Electro-Acoustic Music Competition. He won a place in the student residency category.[10] He also became familiar with electronic and hip-hop production techniques and was active as a producer for several years.[11]
Career
He founded the independent record label and night club Nonclassical in 2004,[12] as a way of bringing classical music to younger people.[13]
Personal life
Prokofiev resides in Hackney, London, with his wife and their three children.[14]
Selected works
Soloist and orchestra
- Flute Concerto (2022), commissioned for Massimo Mercelli (solo flute) by Emilia Romagna Festival
- Viola Concerto (2022), commissioned by Beethoven Orchester Bonn, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi and Oregon Music Festival
- Saxophone Concerto (2016), commissioned by Naples Philharmonic & Detroit Symphony
- Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra II (2016), commissioned by Casa da Musica
- Violin Concerto '1914' (2014), commissioned by BBC Proms and Orchestre Philharmonique de Luxembourg
- Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion, Turntables & Orchestra (2014), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
- Cello Concerto (2013), commissioned by Alexander Ivashkin and Saint Petersburg Philharmonia
- Concerto for Bass Drum and Orchestra (2012), commissioned by Princeton Symphony and London Contemporary Orchestra
- Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra No.1 (2006), commissioned by Will Dutta, Chimera Productions. Symphonic version commissioned by the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Olga’s Miniatures (2017), commissioned by Andrey Boreyko and Naples Philharmonic
- Two Caprices for Violin and Orchestra (2016), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
- Spheres (2012), commissioned by Daniel Hope & Deutsche Grammophon
Orchestra
- When the City Rules (2016), commissioned by Seattle Symphony and Real Oquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla
- Carnet de Voyage (2015), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
- Overture 87654321 (2014), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
- Dial 1-900 Mix-A-Lot (2014), commissioned by Seattle Symphony & Ludovic Morlot
- Ruthven's Last Dance (2013), commissioned by Ricciotti Ensemble
- Beethoven9 Symphonic Remix (2011), commissioned by Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire
- A-Turner (2010), commissioned by Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Chamber
- Techno Suite (2023)
- Litvinenko Suite (2022)
- Piano Trio No.1 (2022), commissioned for the Van Baerle Trio by Tivoli Vredenberg and Muziekgebouw
- Pastoral Reflections (2021)
- Dr Calvin Remembers (2021)
- Breaking Screens (2020)
- Techno Suite (2019)
- Broken Screen (2017), commissioned by Alison Balsom
- The River Conqueror (2015), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
- Violin Duo No.1 (2014), commissioned by Retorica Duo, with LICA and Jersey International Music Festival
- Pieces for Erhu & Piano (2015), commissioned by New Sound China UK
- Howl for Electronics + Soloist (2013)
- Six Observations for Flute Trio (2013), commissioned for Tempest Flute Trio by Nonclassical
- Triangles (2012), commissioned by Fari Shams for Raimund Abraham Musikerhaus, Musuem Insel Hombroich
- Cello Multitracks (2011)
- Bogle Move (Jamaican Dancehall) (2010), commissioned by The Smith Quartet
- String Quartet No.3 (2010), commissioned by the Ruysdael Kwartet
- Piano Book No1 (2009), commissioned by GéNiA and Nonclassical
- Stolen Guitars (2008), commissioned by POW Ensemble for Gaudeamus Foundation
- IMPORT/EXPORT (2008)
- Sleeveless Scherzo (2008), commission by Rambert Dance Company
- String Quartet No.2 (2009), commissioned by PRS Foundation for the Elysian Quartet
- Two Dances (2004), commissioned by Arts Council England for Tate Ensemble
- String Quartet No.1 (2003), commissioned by The Elysian Quartet
- Journeys of a Cattleherd (1997)
Stage and dance
- Sense of Time (2019), commissioned by Birmingham Royal Ballet
- Strings (2018), commissioned by Washington University and MUPA
- Spring (2018)
- Dark Glow (2016), commissioned by Stuttgart Ballet
- Bayadere - The Ninth Life (2015), commissioned by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company for the Royal Opera House
- Terra Incognita (2014), commissioned by Rambert Dance Company
- Strange Blooms (2013), commissioned by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company
- Howl (2013), commissioned by Luzerner Ballet
- The Ghost of Gunby Hall (2012), commissioned by Lincoln Arts
- 'Ein Winternachtstraum' - Ballet of Midsummer Night's Dream (2011), commissioned by Bern Ballet and Bern Symphony Orchestra
Electronic
- Strange Blooms (suite) (2013)
- Café Perdu (1999)
- Punch Me! Bite Me! (1998)
- Zhiva (1998)
Vocal and opera
- Elizabetta (2019)
- The Lonely Giant (2009)
- Simple Songs for Modern Life (2009), commissioned by PRS Foundation for Juice Vocal Ensemble
- Magnificat and Nunc Dimitis (1998)
Film, TV and digital
- Litvinenko (2022)
- OK Computer (2021)
- 22:22 (2017), commissioned by FLAMIN, (Film London Artists’ Moving Image), ACE and The Elephant Trust
- Opponent (2014), commissioned by Film London and Channel 4 for Random Acts
- Melior Street (2011), commissioned by Film London
- Pig Alley (2008), commissioned by Opera North
Discography
Studio Albums
- Breaking Screens (2021)
- Concerto for Turntables No.1 & Cello Concerto (2020)
- Beethoven Reimagined (2020)
- Saxophone Concerto, Bass Drum Concerto (2019)
- Gabriel Prokofiev Selected Classical Works 2003-2012 (2014)
- Cello Multitracks (2012)
- Import/Export (Gabriel Prokofiev: Suite for Global Junk) (2010)
- Gabriel Prokofiev: Piano Book No.1 (2010)
- Gabriel Prokofiev: Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra No.1 (2009)
- Gabriel Prokofiev: String Quartet No.2 (2007)
- Gabriel Prokofiev: String Quartet No.1 (2004)
EPs
- Strange Blooms (2022)
- HOWL! (2022)
- Float Dance EP2 (2014)
- Float Dance EP1 (2014)
Soundtracks
- Litvinenko (Original Soundtrack from the ITV Drama) (2022)
References
- ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev | Sozo Artists". sozoartists.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ^ "British Composer Awards 2015 nominees revealed". www.prsformusic.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Matthews, Fran (3 November 2020). "The Ivors Composer Awards 2020 Nominations Announced". The Ivors Academy. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Stuart, Sarah (20 February 2023). "Gabriel Prokofiev on heritage and music's universal unspoken powers". musifee.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ LionCoders. "Gabriel Prokofiev". Stauffer Center. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "PRS for Music Foundation - Gabriel Prokofiev". PRS for Music Foundation. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev: From nonclassical and back – Vantage Music". Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev: From nonclassical and back – Vantage Music". Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev: From nonclassical and back – Vantage Music". Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Coffey, Russ (2 March 2004). "Prokofiev goes clubbing". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ Anna Prosvetova (7 July 2016). "Interview: Gabriel Prokofiev on music in the cinema, Sergei Prokofiev's legacy and classical music today". Russian Art and Culture. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ LionCoders. "Gabriel Prokofiev". Stauffer Center. Retrieved 2 June 2023.