Vladimir Vlasov
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Vladimir Vlasov was a Russia
n composer
and conductor
. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory
from 1924 to 1931 under such teachers as Georgy Catoire
, Abram Yampol′sky, and Nikolai Zhilyayev. In 1936 he founded the Music and Drama Theatre in Frunze, working as the company's artistic director until 1942. He worked as the artistic director of the Moscow PO from 1942 to 1949. He was made a People’s Artist of the RSFSR and of the Kirghiz SSR.
As a composer, Vlasov is known for his numerous operas, six of which were written in a Soviet government assigned collaboration with Vladimir Fere
and Abdïlas Maldïbayev. The collective is usually hypenated as Vlasov-Fere-Maldi'bayev. Vlasov also composed the Kirghiz national anthem.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory
Moscow Conservatory
The Moscow Conservatory is a higher musical education institution in Moscow, and the second oldest conservatory in Russia after St. Petersburg Conservatory. Along with the St...
from 1924 to 1931 under such teachers as Georgy Catoire
Georgy Catoire
Georgy Lvovich Catoire was a Russian composer of French heritage.-Life:He studied piano in Berlin with Karl Klindworth from whom he learned to appreciate Wagner. Catoire became one of the few Russian 'Wagnerite' composers, joining the Wagner society in 1879...
, Abram Yampol′sky, and Nikolai Zhilyayev. In 1936 he founded the Music and Drama Theatre in Frunze, working as the company's artistic director until 1942. He worked as the artistic director of the Moscow PO from 1942 to 1949. He was made a People’s Artist of the RSFSR and of the Kirghiz SSR.
As a composer, Vlasov is known for his numerous operas, six of which were written in a Soviet government assigned collaboration with Vladimir Fere
Vladimir Fere
Vladimir Georgievich Fere was a Russian composer. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory in 1925 and later taught there.He was a member of a Kirghiz Republic collective assigned by the Soviet government under a plan to integrate national cultures into the arts...
and Abdïlas Maldïbayev. The collective is usually hypenated as Vlasov-Fere-Maldi'bayev. Vlasov also composed the Kirghiz national anthem.
Discography
His work has been recorded and issued on media including:- Ai-Churek (1938) LP Melodiya D 07269-74: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Khirgiz State Theatre Opera & Ballet, DZhumakhmatov (conductor)
- Five Pieces for violin and piano 1. Romance; 2. Waltz; 3. Folk Dance; 4. Nocturne; 5. Scherzo CD Russia Revelation RV 10071: Leonid Kogan (violin), Alexander Marakov (piano) (Rec: 1949)
- On the Banks of Issyk-Kula (1950) LP Melodiya D 2253-4: Radio Orchestra, Tselikovsky (conductor), S. Kiyzbayeva (soprano), K. Chodronov (bass)
- Rhapsody on Rumanian Themes for orchestra (1955) LP Melodiya D 5262-3: Radio Orchestra, A. Gauk (conductor) and LP Melodiya D 016323-4: Radio Orchestra, A. Gauk (conductor)
- Akyn sings about Lenin (1957) for orchestra (1957) LP Melodiya D 016323-4: Radio Orchestra, A. Gauk (conductor) Festive Overture for orchestra
- Tales of Tagor symphonic dances on verses by R. Tagor (1958) LP Melodiya D 07979-80: Radio Orchestra, Ginsburg (conductor)
- Toktogul (1958) LP Melodiya D 4610-1: (Fragments) Chorus and Orchestra of the Khirgiz State Theatre Opera & Ballet, Dzhumakhmatov (conductor)
- String Quartet No. 3 "Preludes" (1965) LP Melodiya D 09269-70: Borodin Quartet
- 'Asye (1967) ballet in three acts after Aktamatov, Libretto: B. Shalinlov and N. Sharitononov. LP Melodiya D 020571-2: Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Zuraitis (conductor) and LP Melodiya C 01541-2: Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Zuraitis (conductor)
- Ballade for cello solo LP Melodiya 027975-6: V. Yagling (cello)
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major LP Melodiya D 026955-6: Radio Orchestra, G. Rozhdestvensky (conductor), M. Rostropovich (cello), LP Melodiya C 04645-6: Radio Orchestra, G. Rozhdestvensky (conductor), M. Rostropovich (cello) and CD Brilliant Classics 92771 (10 CD-set): USSR State Radio & TV SO, G. Rozhdestvensky (cond), M. Rostropovich (cello)
- Improvisation for cello solo LP Melodiya D 010325-8: V. Feigin (cello)
- Pieces on Slovak Themes LP Melodiya D 5262-3: Radio Orchestra, A. Gauk (conductor)