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'''Gabriel Prokofiev''' (born 6 January 1975) is a Russian-British composer, producer, DJ, and Artistic Director of the [[Nonclassical]] record label and nightclub.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sozoartists.com/artists/prokofiev/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618003723/http://www.sozoartists.com/artists/prokofiev/|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 June 2015|title=Gabriel Prokofiev {{!}} Sozo Artists|website=sozoartists.com|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> He has been nominated for two [[Ivor Novello Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=British Composer Awards 2015 nominees revealed |url=https://www.prsformusic.com/m-magazine/news/british-composer-awards-2015-nominees-revealed |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=www.prsformusic.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matthews |first=Fran |date=2020-11-03 |title=The Ivors Composer Awards 2020 Nominations Announced |url=https://ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivors-composer-awards-2020-nominations-announced/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=The Ivors Academy |language=en-GB}}</ref> and his works have been performed internationally by orchestras such as [[BBC Philharmonic]] and [[Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra|St Petersburg Philharmonic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Sarah |date=2023-02-20 |title=Gabriel Prokofiev on heritage and music's universal unspoken powers. |url=https://musifee.com/gabriel-prokofiev-on-heritage-and-musics-universal-unspoken-powers/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=musifee.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''Gabriel Prokofiev''' (born 6 January 1975) is a Russian-British composer, producer, DJ, and founder of the [[Nonclassical]] record label and nightclub.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sozoartists.com/artists/prokofiev/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618003723/http://www.sozoartists.com/artists/prokofiev/|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 June 2015|title=Gabriel Prokofiev {{!}} Sozo Artists|website=sozoartists.com|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> He has been nominated for two [[Ivor Novello Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=British Composer Awards 2015 nominees revealed |url=https://www.prsformusic.com/m-magazine/news/british-composer-awards-2015-nominees-revealed |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=www.prsformusic.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matthews |first=Fran |date=2020-11-03 |title=The Ivors Composer Awards 2020 Nominations Announced |url=https://ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivors-composer-awards-2020-nominations-announced/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=The Ivors Academy |language=en-GB}}</ref> and his works have been performed internationally by orchestras such as [[BBC Philharmonic]], [[Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra|St Petersburg Philharmonic]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Sarah |date=2023-02-20 |title=Gabriel Prokofiev on heritage and music's universal unspoken powers. |url=https://musifee.com/gabriel-prokofiev-on-heritage-and-musics-universal-unspoken-powers/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=musifee.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>, [[Seattle Symphony]], [[Detroit Symphony Orchestra|Detroit Symphony]], [[MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra|MDR Leipzig]],  [[Buenos Aires Philharmonic]] and [[Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=LionCoders |title=Gabriel Prokofiev |url=https://www.stauffer.org/en/professors/gabriel-prokofiev-2/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Stauffer Center |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Prokofiev resides in Hackney, London, with his wife and their three children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LionCoders |title=Gabriel Prokofiev |url=https://www.stauffer.org/en/professors/gabriel-prokofiev-2/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Stauffer Center |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Prokofiev resides in [[Hackney, London]], with his wife and their three children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LionCoders |title=Gabriel Prokofiev |url=https://www.stauffer.org/en/professors/gabriel-prokofiev-2/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Stauffer Center |language=en-GB}}</ref>


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


===Ballet===
=== Soloist and orchestra ===
* ''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
*''Sense of Time,'' [Commissioned by Birmingham Royal Ballet], 2019


* Flute Concerto (2022), commissioned for Massimo Mercelli (solo flute) by Emilia Romagna Festival
===Orchestral===
* Viola Concerto (2022), commissioned by [[Beethoven Orchester Bonn]], [[BBC National Orchestra of Wales]], [[Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi]] and Oregon Music Festival
* ''Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra'', 2006
* Saxophone Concerto (2016), commissioned by Naples Philharmonic & [[Detroit Symphony Orchestra|Detroit Symphony]]
* ''Dance Suite for Viola, String Orchestra, Trombones & Percussion'', 2008
* Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra II (2016), commissioned by [[Casa da Música|Casa da Musica]]
* ''Beethoven 9 Remix'', 2011
* Violin Concerto '1914' (2014), commissioned by [[BBC Proms]] and [[Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra|Orchestre Philharmonique de Luxembourg]]
* ''Concerto for Bass Drum & Orchestra'', 2012
* Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion, Turntables & Orchestra (2014), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
* ''Spheres'' for Violin and String Orchestra, 2013
* ''Cello Concerto No 1'' for cello and orchestra, 2013
* Cello Concerto (2013), commissioned by [[Alexander Ivashkin]] and [[Saint Petersburg Philharmonia]]
* Concerto for Bass Drum and Orchestra (2012), commissioned by [[Princeton Symphony Orchestra|Princeton Symphony]] and [[London Contemporary Orchestra]]
* ''Ruthven's Last Dance'' two dances for orchestra, 2013
* 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]]
* ''Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion, Turntables and Orchestra'', 2014
* Olga’s Miniatures (2017), commissioned by [[Andrey Boreyko]] and Naples Philharmonic
* ''Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1914)'', 2014
* Two Caprices for Violin and Orchestra (2016), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
* ''Saxophone Concerto'', 2016
* Spheres (2012), commissioned by [[Daniel Hope]] & [[Deutsche Grammophon]]
* ''Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra II'', 2016
* ''Two Caprices for Violin and Orchestra'', 2016
* ''Olga's Miniatures'', 2017


===Symphonic works / overtures===
=== Orchestra ===
* ''Overture 87654321'', Symphony Orchestra (double wind & brass, 4 perc), [Commissioned by the [http://www.oppb.fr/ Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn]], 2014
* ''Dial 1-900 Mix-A-Lot''+ Orchestrations of ''Sir-Mix-A-Lot tracks: Baby Got Back & Posse on Broadway'', [Commissioned by [[Seattle Symphony]]], 2014
* ''Carnet de Voyage'', Symphony orchestra (double wind & brass, 4 perc), [Commissioned by the [http://www.oppb.fr/ Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn]], 2015
* ''When the City Rules'', [Commissioned by [[Seattle Symphony]] and [[Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla]]], 2016


* When the City Rules (2016), commissioned by [[Seattle Symphony]] and [[Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla|Real Oquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla]]
===Chamber===
* Carnet de Voyage (2015), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
* ''String Quartet No. 1'', 2003
* Overture 87654321 (2014), commissioned by Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn
* ''Three Dances for String Trio, Bass Clarinet, Piano & Scratch DJ'', 2004
* Dial 1-900 Mix-A-Lot (2014), commissioned by [[Seattle Symphony]] & [[Ludovic Morlot]]
* ''String Quartet No. 2'', 2006
* Ruthven's Last Dance (2013), commissioned by Ricciotti Ensemble
* ''Stolen Guitars'' suite for electric guitar and 2 laptops, commissioned by POW ensemble for GUADAEMUS, Holland, 2008
* Beethoven9 Symphonic Remix (2011), commissioned by [[Orchestre national des Pays de la Loire|Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire]]
* ''Bogle Move'' for string quartet, 2009
* A-Turner (2010), commissioned by [[Saint Petersburg Conservatory]]
* ''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 Conqueror'', 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===
=== Chamber ===
* ''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


* Techno Suite (2023)
===Vocal===
* Litvinenko Suite (2022)
* ''Simple Songs for Modern Life'', 6 songs for female a capella vocal trio, 2009
* Piano Trio No.1 (2022), commissioned for the Van Baerle Trio by [[TivoliVredenburg|Tivoli Vredenberg]] and [[Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ|Muziekgebouw]]
* ''The Lonely Giant'', mini opera for baritone and bass clarinet, 2009
* 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, [[Museum Insel Hombroich|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|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 for Music|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)


===Film===
=== Stage and dance ===
* ''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
* ''[[OK Computer (TV series)|OK Computer]]'', music for India's first science fiction comedy TV series, 2021


* Sense of Time (2019), commissioned by [[Birmingham Royal Ballet]]
===Electronic works===
* Strings (2018), commissioned by Washington University and MUPA
* ''Strange Blooms (suite)'', 2013
* Spring (2018)
* ''Café Perdu'', 1999
* Dark Glow (2016), commissioned by [[Stuttgart Ballet]]
* ''Punch Me! Bite Me!'', 1998
* Bayadere - The Ninth Life (2015), commissioned by [[Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company]] for the [[Royal Opera House]]
* ''Zhiva'', 1998
* 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]]


===Opera===
=== Electronic ===

*''Elizabetta'', Opera in two acts, 2019
* 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 for Music|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]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 12:59, 2 June 2023

Gabriel Prokofiev
File:Gabriel Prokofiev.jpg
Prokofiev in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Born (1975-01-06) 6 January 1975 (age 49)
London, England
Occupation(s)Composer, producer, DJ
Years active1997—present
Relatives

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 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. He studied composition at the University of Birmingham and the University of York and became a producer of Dance, Electro, Hip-hop and Grime music.[7]

Career

He founded the independent record label and night club Nonclassical in 2004,[8] as a way of bringing classical music to younger people.[7]

Personal life

Prokofiev resides in Hackney, London, with his wife and their three children.[9]

Selected works

Soloist and orchestra

Orchestra

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

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

References

  1. ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev | Sozo Artists". sozoartists.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  2. ^ "British Composer Awards 2015 nominees revealed". www.prsformusic.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  3. ^ Matthews, Fran (3 November 2020). "The Ivors Composer Awards 2020 Nominations Announced". The Ivors Academy. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  4. ^ Stuart, Sarah (20 February 2023). "Gabriel Prokofiev on heritage and music's universal unspoken powers". musifee.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  5. ^ LionCoders. "Gabriel Prokofiev". Stauffer Center. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  6. ^ "PRS for Music Foundation - Gabriel Prokofiev". PRS for Music Foundation. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  7. ^ a b 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.
  8. ^ Coffey, Russ (2 March 2004). "Prokofiev goes clubbing". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  9. ^ LionCoders. "Gabriel Prokofiev". Stauffer Center. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
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