Sergei Prokofiev

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Sergei Prokofiev 1891-1953 was not Jewish; he was a Russian/Ukrainian composer. Although not Jewish himself, he famously composed the Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 (1919), based on Jewish folk tunes provided by the Zimro Ensemble. Prokofiev joked at times about his musical interest in Jewish themes, as discussed in this article from The Forward and this biographical entry from San Diego Jewish World...

Key Details Regarding Prokofiev and Jewish Themes:

• "Overview on Hebrew Themes" (1919) Prokofiev was commissioned by the Zimro Ensemble, a group of Jewish musicians, to write a piece using traditional Jewish melodies.
• Interest in Jewish Culture: While he did not belong to the faith, Prokofiev was intrigued by the musical characteristics of Jewish folk music.
• Personal Life: Prokofiev was born in Ukraine (then part of the Russian Empire), married a Spanish woman, and spent significant time working in Paris and the United States before returning to the Soviet Union. 

​Prokofiev is considered one of the major composers of the 20th century, known for works such as Peter and the Wolf and his various ballets. earsense

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