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==Early life==
==Early life==


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 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.
Gabriel Prokofiev was born 6 January 1975 to an English mother and a Russian father, the artist [[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 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 & Grime music.<ref name="legacy">{{cite web|url=https://www.russianartandculture.com/interview-gabriel-prokofiev-on-music-in-the-cinema-sergei-prokofievs-legacy-and-classical-music-today/|title=Interview: Gabriel Prokofiev on music in the cinema, Sergei Prokofiev's legacy and classical music today|author=Anna Prosvetova|date=7 July 2016|website=Russian Art and Culture|access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


He founded the independent record label and club night [[Nonclassical]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://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>
He founded the independent record label and club night [[Nonclassical]] in 2003,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://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> as a way of bringing classical music to younger people.<ref name="legacy"/>


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

Revision as of 22:12, 18 April 2019

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 Russian-British composer, producer, DJ, and Artistic Director of the Nonclassical record label and nightclub.[1]

Early life

Gabriel Prokofiev was born 6 January 1975 to an English mother and a Russian father, the artist Oleg Prokofiev,[2] 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 & Grime music.[3]

Career

He founded the independent record label and club night Nonclassical in 2003,[4] as a way of bringing classical music to younger people.[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

Opera

  • "Elizabetta" Opera in two acts (2019)

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. ^ 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. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  4. ^ Coffey, Russ (2 March 2004). "Prokofiev goes clubbing". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
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