Quote of the Day/Week-Sergei Prokofiev

We continue with quotes from famous people from Euro 2012 countries with a quote from the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) who is known for his great children's orchestral piece "Peter and the Wolf" (1936).

Russia beat the Czech Republic 4-1 on Friday; they face co-host Poland today.

Here is his quote:

"When the Second World War broke out, I felt that everyone must do his share, and I began composing songs and marches for the front. But soon events assumed such gigantic and far-reaching scope as to demand larger canvasses."

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