Historical Events tagged with "russian composers"

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Premiere of Lieutenant Kijé by Sergei Prokofiev

December 21st, 1934 90 years ago

The orchestral suite 'Lieutenant Kijé', composed by Sergei Prokofiev, premiered in Leningrad. This work, based on a fictitious character from a story by Yuri Tynyanov, quickly gained popularity for its inventive orchestration and engaging themes. The premiere showcased the harmonic and melodic richness characteristic of Prokofiev's style, appealing to both audiences and critics alike, setting the tone for future symphonic works.

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