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Alexander Pirogov

1899 – 1964

Russian opera singer

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About Alexander Pirogov

Lived 1899 – 1964 (aged 65). Alexander Pirogov was a Russian singer, opera singer and musician.

Alexander Stepanovich Pirogov (; 1899–1964), was a Russian bass opera singer.

Pirogov was born in Ryazan, one of five sons of a musical father. Four of the five brothers became singers, most notably Grigory, also a bass.

From 1924 through 1954, he was one of the main bass soloists of the Bolshoi Theatre along with Mark Reizen, and Maxim Mikhailov. He recorded under Samuil Samosud, Alexander Melik-Pashayev, Aleksandr Gauk, Nikolai Golovanov, and Vassili Nebolsin.

In 1954, he played Boris Godunov in a film version, winning a medal in Italy. The same year, he made his only performances outside the Soviet Union singing the role of Boris Godunov in Finnish National Opera in Helsinki on January 28 and 30 and February 2. He also visited Helsinki in 1956 with performances on October 21 and 24.

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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
State Stalin Prize, 1st degree; Order of Lenin; People's Artist of the USSR; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic; Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"
Also known as
Aleksandr S. Pirogov, Alexander Stepanovich Pirogov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Pirogov?

Russian opera singer (1899–1964)

When was Alexander Pirogov born?

Alexander Pirogov was born on 22 June 1899 in Ryazan.

When did Alexander Pirogov die?

Alexander Pirogov died on 26 June 1964 in Shilovsky District.

What was Alexander Pirogov's occupation?

Alexander Pirogov was a singer, opera singer and musician.

What nationality was Alexander Pirogov?

Alexander Pirogov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Pirogov

· Wikidata: Q4363363

· DBpedia: Alexander Pirogov

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