Event overview
Gabriel Prokofiev is composer of classical and electronic music, and the founder & artistic director of Nonclassical record label and events.
EMCT MASTER CLASSES offer a fresh perspective on electronic music inviting scientists, artists, technologists and wizards who are at the forefront of Electronic Music, Computing and Technology. Curated by @eleonoraoreggia @gold.computing
Join us for this masterclass with Gabriel Prokofieve from 4-5pm, followed by other events and installations.
4pm - 5pm >> EMCT Master Class: Gabriel Prokofiev
5.15pm - 6pm >> Pecha Kucha EMCT/CC/GAMES
6pm - 7pm >> DRINKS + PERFORMANCES + INSTALLATIONS + GAMES ARCADE
Gabriel Prokofiev is composer of classical and electronic music, and the founder & artistic director of Nonclassical record label and events (in 2004). Gabriel holds a unique position at the cross-roads between classical and electronic music. His compositions instinctively combine his contrasting backgrounds in underground electronic music, contemporary classical and traditional European classical.
His music first gained international recognition when his genre defying Concerto for Turntables no.1 was performed at the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall in 2011, a work that has gone on to become one of the most performed 21st century contemporary concertos. As well as composing 11 orchestral concertos, he has composed many works for strings and live electronics (which he performs live onstage) and has performed throughout Europe, America and Asia. His latest work is the first ever ‘Synthesiser Concerto’, written for solo mini-moog and symphony orchestra, which was premiered in Casa da Musica, Porto on 15th November 2025. He is a member of South Korean Trio: Project tHinG. His new album ‘Dark Lights’ was recently released on the Nonclassical label.
Through Nonclassical, he has been one of the leading proponents of presenting classical music in non-traditional venues. As artistic director he has curated and produced over 100 events with Nonclassical, from intimate classical-club nights, to big orchestral ware-house happenings, mainly in the UK, but also with touring Nonclassical events in USA, Latvia, Germany, Austria, Hong Kong, Seoul and more.
His live performances of electronics alongside classical ensembles & orchestras, and unique DJ-sets appeal to both classical fans, who are looking for music that genuinely connects to contemporary life; and electronic music fans who are looking for new directions in electronic music.
In 2026, Gabriel co-founded ‘Prokofiev Studios’, a new culturally open, multi-format space for the creative communities of Hackney.
Gabriel will talk about his experiences and ideas on:
- electronic music, combining it with the contrasting world of classical music to challenge genre definitions and restrictions
- navigating a career as a composer.
- the story of founding and building ’nonclassical’ events & record label.
https://www.instagram.com/gabrielprokofiev/
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm |
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