About Alexander Preys
Lived 1905 – 1942 (aged 36). Alexander Preys was a Russian librettist and playwright.
Alexander Germanovich Preys (; 1905–1942) was a Soviet writer of numerous plays and libretti, including those for Shostakovich's operas The Nose and Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District.
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Who was Alexander Preys?
Russian playwright and librettist (1905–1942)
When was Alexander Preys born?
Alexander Preys was born on 5 December 1905.
When did Alexander Preys die?
Alexander Preys died on 14 April 1942 in Yekaterinburg.
What was Alexander Preys's occupation?
Alexander Preys was a librettist and playwright.
What nationality was Alexander Preys?
Alexander Preys was Russian.
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