Aleksey Zhivotov

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Aleksey Semyonovich Zhivotov (Russian: Алексей Семенович Животов, 1 November or 14 November 1904 – 27 August 1964) was a Russian composer, who was born in Kazan and died in Leningrad. He studied at the Leningrad Conservatory with Vladimir Shcherbachyov. He was a committee member of the Leningrad Composers' Union. His best-known works are his song cycles.[1]

He lived to the age of 59, and there is very little on his life via primary sources, biographical information, or other records.[2] He was buried in Leningrad's Serafimovskoe Cemetery.[3]

Works

  • Sketches for Nonet (1929)[4]
  • Suite for a large orchestra (1928)
  • "West" symphonic cycle (1932)
  • Festive Overture
  • Heroic March
  • Theatrical Suite
  • Dance Suite

Filmography

References

  1. Detlef Gojowy. "Aleksey Semyonovich Zhivotov", Grove Music Online, ed. L. Macy (accessed May 20, 2006), grovemusic.com Template:Webarchive (subscription access).
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