This composer was derided by critics as a "futurist" who created a "Babel of insane sounds" afterthe premiere of his second piano concerto, written in the memory of Maximilian Schmidt.
This composer was derided by critics as a "futurist" who created a "Babel of insane sounds" afterthe premiere of his second piano concerto, written in the memory of Maximilian Schmidt. One of hisorchestral works uses a double bass solo to depict a "Romance," while another movement in thatpiece makes heavy use of pizzicato violins and sleigh bells. In addition to writing a famous (*)"Troika," this composer wrote a ballet that quotes the gavotte from his first symphony and features the"Dance of the Knights." In another orchestral work by him, the bassoon represents the grandfather andthe strings represent the first title character. For 10 points, name this Russian composer of theLieutenant Kije Suite, the ballet Romeo and Juliet, and Peter and the Wolf.
This composer was derided by critics as a "futurist" who created a "Babel of insane sounds" afterthe premiere of his second piano concerto, written in the memory of Maximilian Schmidt.
Sergei Prokofiev