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[[File:Gabriel_Prokofiev.jpg|thumb|Composer, Producer, and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev in St Petersburg, Russia]]


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'''Gabriel Prokofiev''' (born 1975 in [[London]], UK) is a British composer, producer, DJ, and Artistic Director of the [[Nonclassical]] record label and club night who creates music that both embraces and challenges western classical traditions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sozoartists.com/artists/prokofiev/|title=Gabriel Prokofiev {{!}} Sozo Artists|website=www.sozoartists.com|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref>
| name = Gabriel Prokofiev
| image = Gabriel Prokofiev.jpg
| caption = Prokofiev in [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russia]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|01|06}}
| birth_place = [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]
| nationality = [[British people|British]]
| occupation = [[composer]], [[Record producer|producer]], [[Disc jockey|DJ]]
| years_active = 1997—present
| known_for =
| notable_works =
| relatives = [[Oleg Prokofiev]] (father)<br>[[Sergei Prokofiev]] (grandfather)
}}


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'''Gabriel Prokofiev''' (born 6 January, 1975) is a British composer, producer, DJ, and Artistic Director of the [[Nonclassical]] record label and club night.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sozoartists.com/artists/prokofiev/|title=Gabriel Prokofiev {{!}} Sozo Artists|website=www.sozoartists.com|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref>
Gabriel Prokofiev was born in 1975 to an English mother and Russian father [[Oleg Prokofiev]],<ref name=PRS>{{cite web
|url=http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/guestofthemonth/gabrielprokofiev.htm
|title=PRS for Music Foundation - Gabriel Prokofiev
|publisher=PRS for Music Foundation
|accessdate=2011-08-13
|deadurl=yes
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715125718/http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/guestofthemonth/gabrielprokofiev.htm
|archivedate=15 July 2011
|df=dmy
}}</ref> and is the grandson of the 20th-century composer [[Sergei Prokofiev]]. He studied composition at both Birmingham and York universities, but eschewed classical music for [[electronica]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4121930.ece |title=Gabriel Prokofiev's Nonclassical club night breaks with tradition |publisher=The Times Online |date=2008-06-13 |accessdate=2013-09-01 |last=Colborne |first=Femke |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907143058/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4121930.ece |archivedate=7 September 2008 }}</ref> and became a producer of Dance, Electro, Hip-hop & Grime music under a variety of guises, producing various artists & bands including, Spektrum, [[Lady Sovereign]], Envy & Shystie. His work in merging classical with electronica has been recognized by the Financial Times as being “in the guard's van of redefining classical music conventions.”<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nonclassical.co.uk/news/2014/11/4/out-now-float-dance-ep2-by-gabriel-prokofiev-peter-gregson|title=OUT NOW! - Float Dance EP2 by Gabriel Prokofiev + Peter Gregson|newspaper=NONCLASSICAL|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref>


==Early life==
He founded the independent record label and club night
<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/3613183/Prokofiev-goes-clubbing.html
|title=Prokofiev goes clubbing
|publisher=The Telegraph
|date=2004-03-02
|accessdate=2011-08-13
|last=Coffey|first=Russ}}</ref> [[Nonclassical]] in 2003 and returned to his classical roots, composing ''String Quartet No. 1'' for the Elysian Quartet [http://elysianquartet.com/], which he released on [[Nonclassical]], complete with remixes of the original quartet. His other compositions include 2nd and 3rd String Quartets, a collection of piano pieces, ''Piano Book'', for Russian virtuoso [[GéNIA]], and ''Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra'' (2006) which was premiered by [[Switch (hip-hop DJ)|Mr Switch]] at the 2011 [[BBC Proms]], with the [[National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain]] under [[Vladimir Jurowski]] and toured by the [[BBC Concert Orchestra]] as part of its educational programme. His ''Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion, Turntables and Orchestra'' (2014), was premiered by Marie Bédat (trumpet), Chantal Aguer (percussion), [[Switch (hip-hop DJ)|DJ Mr Switch]] (turntables) and the [[:fr:Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn:]] under [[Faycal Karoui]] at the [[:fr:Palais Beaumont]] Centre de Congrès, [[Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques|Pau]], France. Prokofiev’s work as a composer, producer and founder of the [[Nonclassical]] label has capitalized on a growing interest to develop a fresh approach to the presentation, dissemination and consumption of classical music.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/4655daa0-384d-11df-8420-00144feabdc0|title=Redefining classical music conventions|website=Financial Times|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref>


Gabriel Prokofiev was born 6 January, 1975 to an English mother and Russian father [[Oleg Prokofiev]],<ref name=PRS>{{cite web |url=http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/guestofthemonth/gabrielprokofiev.htm |title=PRS for Music Foundation - Gabriel Prokofiev |publisher=PRS for Music Foundation |accessdate=2011-08-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715125718/http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/guestofthemonth/gabrielprokofiev.htm |archivedate=15 July 2011 |df=dmy}}</ref> and is the grandson of the 20th-century composer [[Sergei Prokofiev]]. He studied composition at [[University of Birmingham]] and [[University of York]] and became a producer of Dance, Electro, Hip-hop & Grime music under a variety of guises, producing various artists & bands including, Spektrum, [[Lady Sovereign]], Envy & Shystie.
Other recent works include a saxophone concerto for [[Branford Marsalis]], commissioned by Naples Philharmonic under [[Andrey Boreyko]] and [[Detroit Symphony Orchestra|Detroit Symphony]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://archive.naplesnews.com/entertainment/music/marsalis-prokofiev-philharmonic-offer-world-premiere-2e426b6f-9e9c-5152-e053-0100007f14b3-372598291.html|title=Marsalis and Prokofiev on a first performance — learning others’ instruments, working against time|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> as well as ''Concerto for Turntables No. 2'', which premiered at [[Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre|Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto]] at [[Casa da Música]] with his longtime friend and collaborator [[Switch (hip-hop DJ)|DJ Mr Switch]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlists/orquestra-sinfonica-do-porto-casa-da-musica-2bdc5456.html|title=Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música Concert Setlists|website=setlist.fm|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> both of which premiered in 2016. ''Concerto for Cello No. 1'' (2013), commissioned by [[Alexander Ivashkin]] and premiered in [[St. Petersburg]] by Ivashkin and the [[St. Petersburg Philharmonic]] under Sabrie Bekirova [http://sabrie-bekirova.com/], ''Concerto for Bass Drum and Orchestra'' (2012), premiered in the US by percussionist, Joby Burgess [http://jobyburgess.com/] and the [[Princeton Symphony Orchestra]] under [[Rossen Milanov]], ''(IMPORT/EXPORT)'' (2008), for Joby Burgess's group PowerPlant, using Global Junk objects, and ''Sleeveless Scherzo'' (2007), a piece for solo violin and solo dancer for [[Rambert Dance Company]] (choreographer Patricia Okenwa [http://www.patriciaokenwa.com/]). Prokofiev made his conducting debut with his concerto for 'dancing' viola, string orchestra, trombones & percussion, in the Paradiso, Amsterdam in 2008. In March 2009, his [[Nonclassical]] club made its debut in New York at the cutting-edge Wordless Music series [http://wordlessmusic.org/] in New York, and at the Rock festival [[SXSW]] to favourable critical response.


==Career==
Prokofiev has also composed for ballet. His first full-length ballet work, ''Ein Winternachtstraum'', was written in 2011 and is in 2 acts, including ''Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra'', and extracts from [[Mendelssohn]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream''. The ballet was commissioned by [[Bern Ballett]] and was premiered in Stadttheater, Bern, Switzerland by Bern Ballett with choreography by Cathy Marston [http://cathymarston.com/index.html]. In 2013 [[Karole Armitage]] choreographed extracts and remixes from his ''Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra'', in her production 'Mechanics of the Dance Machine'[http://www.armitagegonedance.org/photos/full-repertoire]. More recent works for dance include two ballets for electronics; ''Howl'' (2013), which premiered in Lucerne, Switzerland by Tanz Luzerner Theater [http://www.luzerner-theater.ch/] and choreographer Maurice Causey [http://mauricecausey.com/], ''Strange Blooms'' (2013), which premiered at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter, UK by [[Shobana Jeyasingh Dance]] with choreography by [[Shobana Jeyasingh]], and received its capital premiere at the [[Queen Elizabeth Hall]], Southbank, London; and "Swipe" (2011), choreographed by [[Val Caniparoli]], premiered by [[Richmond Ballet]], and also performed by [[Smuin Ballet]] and [[Singapore Dance Theatre]].

He founded the independent record label and club night, [[Nonclassical]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/3613183/Prokofiev-goes-clubbing.html |title=Prokofiev goes clubbing |publisher=The Telegraph |date=2004-03-02 |accessdate=2011-08-13 |last=Coffey|first=Russ}}</ref>


==Selected works==
==Selected works==

Revision as of 18:56, 15 March 2018

Gabriel Prokofiev
File:Gabriel Prokofiev.jpg
Prokofiev in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Born (1975-01-06) January 6, 1975 (age 49)
London, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)composer, producer, DJ
Years active1997—present
RelativesOleg Prokofiev (father)
Sergei Prokofiev (grandfather)

Gabriel Prokofiev (born 6 January, 1975) is a British composer, producer, DJ, and Artistic Director of the Nonclassical record label and club night.[1]

Early life

Gabriel Prokofiev was born 6 January, 1975 to an English mother and Russian father Oleg Prokofiev,[2] and is the grandson of the 20th-century composer Sergei Prokofiev. He studied composition at University of Birmingham and University of York and became a producer of Dance, Electro, Hip-hop & Grime music under a variety of guises, producing various artists & bands including, Spektrum, Lady Sovereign, Envy & Shystie.

Career

He founded the independent record label and club night, Nonclassical in 2003.[3]

Selected works

Ballet

  • Ein Winternachtstraum, 2011
  • The Ghost of Gunby Hall, [Commissioned by Lincoln Arts], 2012
  • Howl, 2013
  • Strange Blooms, 2013
  • Terra Incognita, for string ensemble of 10 players + electronics, [Commissioned by Rambert Dance Company], 2014
  • Bayadere – The Ninth Life, Electronics with Piano & Percussion, [Commissioned by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company for the Royal Opera House, London 2015
  • Dark Glow, [Commission by Stuttgarter Ballet], 2016

Orchestral

  • Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra, 2007
  • Dance Suite for Viola, String Orchestra, Trombones & Percussion, 2008
  • Beethoven 9 Remix, 2011
  • Concerto for Bass Drum & Orchestra, 2012
  • Spheres for Violin and String Orchestra, 2013
  • Cello Concerto No 1 for cello and orchestra, 2013
  • Ruthven's Last Dance two dances for orchestra, 2013
  • Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion, Turntables and Orchestra, 2014
  • Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1914), 2014
  • Saxophone Concerto, 2016
  • Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra II, 2016
  • Two Caprices for Violin and Orchestra, 2016
  • Olga's Miniatures, 2017

Symphonic Works / Overtures

Chamber

  • String Quartet No. 1, 2003
  • Three Dances for String Trio, Bass Clarinet, Piano & Scratch DJ, 2004
  • String Quartet No. 2, 2006
  • Stolen Guitars suite for electric guitar and 2 laptops, commissioned by POW ensemble for GUADAEMUS, Holland, 2008
  • Bogle Move for string quartet, 2009
  • Cello Multitracks suite for solo cello and multitracked cellos, or cello nonet, 2010
  • String Quartet No. 3, 2010
  • The Ghost of Gunby Hall, a golden fable for 2 actors, chamber ensemble, laptop & optional SATB choir, 2012
  • Triangles, for 9 custom-made Triangles, [Commissioned by Fari Shams for Raimund Abraham Musikerhaus, Museum Insel Hombroich], Düsseldorf 2012
  • Violin Duo No.1, 2014
  • The River Conquerer, 2015
  • Pieces for Erhu & Piano, 2015
  • Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra, 2016
  • Broken Screen, [Commissioned by Alison Balsom], 2017
  • Six Observations for Flute Trio, [Commissioned by Nonclassical for Tempest Flute Trio], 2013
  • Two Dances [Commissioned by the Arts Council for Tate Ensemble @ Bath Festival], 2004

Instrumental

  • Three Dances for String Trio, Bass Clarinet, Piano & Scratch DJ, 2004
  • Pianobook No. 1 for solo piano, 2006
  • Sleeveless Scherzo for solo violin and solo dancer, 2008
  • IMPORT/EXPORT large-scale percussion piece for global objects, 2008
  • Journeys of a Cattleherd, 1997

Vocal

  • Simple Songs for Modern Life, 6 songs for female a capella vocal trio, 2009
  • The Lonely Giant mini opera for baritone and bass clarinet, 2009

Film

  • White Rooms, soundscape production, composition and design for collaboration with filmmakers Giada Dobrzenska and Laura Jennings, [Commissioned by The Sonic Arts Network], premiered at The Institute of Contemporary Art, London 1998
  • Pig Alley, soundtrack to US silent film, for bass clarinet, trumpet, percussion and cello, 2008

Electronic Works

  • Strange Blooms (suite), 2013
  • Café Perdu, 1999
  • Punch Me! Bite Me!, 1998
  • Zhiva, 1998

References

  1. ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev | Sozo Artists". www.sozoartists.com. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  2. ^ "PRS for Music Foundation - Gabriel Prokofiev". PRS for Music Foundation. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Coffey, Russ (2 March 2004). "Prokofiev goes clubbing". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
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