Dmitri Kabalevsky
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Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky (Russian: Дмитрий Борисович Кабалевский (1904–1987) was a Soviet Russian composer. Kabalevsky was born in Saint Petersburg on 30th December 1904. His father was a mathematician, and encouraged him to study mathematics; however, in early life he maintained a fascination with the arts, and became an accomplished young pianist, also dabbling in poetry and painting. In 1925, against his father's wishes <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Dmitri+Kabalevsky">Read more on
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- Born
- 17 December [ O.S. 30 December ] 1904, Moscow , Russian Empire
- Died
- February 14, 1987 (1987-02-14) (aged 82), Moscow
- Resting place
- Novodevichy Cemetery
- Alma mater
- Academic Music College , Moscow Conservatory
- Known for
- Composer, conductor, pianist, pedagogue
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Dmitry Borisovich Kabalevsky (Russian: Дми́трий Бори́сович Кабале́вский listen; 30 December [O.S. 17 December] 1904 – 14 February 1987) was a Soviet composer, conductor, pianist and pedagogue of Russian gentry descent.
He helped set up the Union of Soviet Composers in Moscow and remained one of its leading figures during his lifetime. He was a prolific composer of piano music and chamber music; many of his piano works were performed by Vladimir Horowitz. He is best known in Western Europe for his Second Symphony; the "Comedians' Galop" from The Comedians Suite, Op. 26; and his Third Piano Concerto.
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