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Sergey Prokofiev
Sergey Prokofiev.
Sergey Prokofiev’s earliest musical education began at home with his mother, who was a skilled pianist and served as his first mentor.1
Following her guidance, his talent was recognized by the Moscow composer and teacher Sergey Taneyev. On Taneyev's recommendation, the Russian composer Reinhold Glière traveled to Sontsovka during the summer months to provide Prokofiev with his first formal instruction in music theory and composition, specifically preparing him for his entrance into the conservatory at St. Petersburg.1