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Aleksandr Vedernikov

1927 – 2018

Russian singer and opera singer

Opera singer Music educator Conductor
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About Aleksandr Vedernikov

Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 90). Aleksandr Vedernikov was a Russian opera singer, music educator, conductor, musician and bass singer.

Alexander Filippovich Vedernikov (; 23 December 1927 – 9 January 2018) was a Soviet and Russian opera and chamber singer (bass) and teacher. He was the soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre of the USSR from 1958 to 1990.

His son was the Russian conductor Alexander Vedernikov.

Awards Winner of the performers competition of World Festival of Youth and Students (2nd Prize, 1953) Winner of Robert Schumann International Competition for Pianists and Singers (1956) Winner of the All-Union competition for the execution of works by Soviet composers (1st prize, 1956) Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1961) People's Artist of the RSFSR (1967) USSR State Prize (1969) People's Artist of the USSR (1976)

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Important facts

Born
23 December 1927, Soviet Union, Vyatka Governorate
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 January 2018, Moscow
Occupation
Opera singer, music educator, conductor, musician, bass singer
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Moscow Conservatory
Awards
USSR State Prize; People's Artist of the USSR; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; People's Artist of the RSFSR; Honored Artist of the RSFSR; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class; Order of St. Prince Vladimir; Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class; Order of Glory and Honor; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh
Also known as
Aleksandr Filippovich Vedernikov, Alexander Filippovich Vedernikov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aleksandr Vedernikov?

Russian singer and opera singer (1927-2018)

When was Aleksandr Vedernikov born?

Aleksandr Vedernikov was born on 23 December 1927 in RSFSR, Soviet Union, Vyatka Governorate.

When did Aleksandr Vedernikov die?

Aleksandr Vedernikov died on 9 January 2018 in Moscow.

What was Aleksandr Vedernikov's occupation?

Aleksandr Vedernikov was an opera singer, music educator, conductor, musician and bass singer.

What nationality was Aleksandr Vedernikov?

Aleksandr Vedernikov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aleksandr Vedernikov

· Wikidata: Q4105792

· DBpedia: Alexander Vedernikov (bass)

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