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Alexander Dmitriyev

b. 1935

Soviet and Russian conductor

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About Alexander Dmitriyev

Born 1935. Alexander Dmitriyev is a Russian conductor, music educator and musician.

Aleksandr Sergeyevich Dmitriyev (; born 19 January 1935), PAU, is a Russian conductor of orchestral and choral music and opera. He has been director of the Symphony Orchestra of the Karel Autonomous Republic, and Principal Conductor of the Maly Academic Opera House in Leningrad. Since 1977 he has been Chief Conductor and Artistic director of the Academic Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia.

Students Among Dmitriyev's students are Andrey Anikhanov (Honored Artists of the Russian Federation), Vladimir Altshuler and .

Awards

Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1970) People's Artist of the USSR (1990) Order of Honour (2005) Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", IV degree (2010) Laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation in the field of literature and art (2000)

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Important facts

Born
19 January 1935, Saint Petersburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Conductor, music educator, musician
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Glinka Choir School, Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Employers
Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Awards
Order of Honour; People's Artist of the USSR; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; People's Artist of the RSFSR; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic; State Prize of the Russian Federation
Also known as
Aleksandr Sergeyevich Dmitriyev, Aleksandr Dmitriyev

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Dmitriyev?

Soviet and Russian conductor

When was Alexander Dmitriyev born?

Alexander Dmitriyev was born on 19 January 1935 in Saint Petersburg.

What is Alexander Dmitriyev's occupation?

Alexander Dmitriyev is a conductor, music educator and musician.

What nationality is Alexander Dmitriyev?

Alexander Dmitriyev is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Dmitriyev

· Wikidata: Q2025985

· DBpedia: Aleksandr Dmitriyev

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