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Alexander Melik-Pashayev

1905 – 1964

Armenian Soviet conductor

Conductor Composer Music educator
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About Alexander Melik-Pashayev

Lived 1905 – 1964 (aged 58). Alexander Melik-Pashayev was a Russian conductor, composer, music educator, pianist and musician.

Aleksandr Shamilyevich Melik-Pashayev (; ; 23 October 1905 – 18 June 1964) was a Soviet Armenian conductor, composer, pianist and pedagogue. He made numerous highly regarded recordings with Melodiya from the 1940s to the 1960s, including memorable versions of Boris Godunov, War and Peace and The Queen of Spades.

Awards and honors

Honored Art Worker of the RSFSR (1937) Three Orders of the Red Banner of Labour (1937, 1951, 1955) Order of the Badge of Honour (1939) Two Stalin Prizes, 1st class (1942, 1943) People's Artist of the RSFSR (1947) People's Artist of the USSR (1951) Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"

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Important facts

Born
23 October 1905, Shaumiani
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 June 1964, Moscow
Occupation
Conductor, composer, music educator, pianist, musician
Nationality
Russian Empire, Soviet Union
Education
Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Employers
Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Bolshoi Theatre
Awards
State Stalin Prize, 1st degree; People's Artist of the USSR; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; People's Artist of the RSFSR; Order of the Badge of Honour; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic; Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"
Also known as
Aleksandr Š. Melik-Pašaev, Aleksandr Šamilʹevič Melik-Pašaev, Melik-Pashayev, Alexander

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Melik-Pashayev?

Armenian Soviet conductor (1905–1964)

When was Alexander Melik-Pashayev born?

Alexander Melik-Pashayev was born on 23 October 1905 in Shaumiani.

When did Alexander Melik-Pashayev die?

Alexander Melik-Pashayev died on 18 June 1964 in Moscow.

What was Alexander Melik-Pashayev's occupation?

Alexander Melik-Pashayev was a conductor, composer, music educator, pianist and musician.

What nationality was Alexander Melik-Pashayev?

Alexander Melik-Pashayev was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Melik-Pashayev

· Wikidata: Q2621296

· DBpedia: Aleksandr Melik-Pashayev

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