Gennady Gladkov
Soviet and Russian composer (1935—2023)
About Gennady Gladkov
Lived 1935 – 2023 (aged 88). Gennady Gladkov was a Russian composer, film score composer, music educator, musical theatre composer, voice actor and musician.
Gennady Igorevich Gladkov (; 18 February 1935 – 16 October 2023) was a Soviet and Russian composer. He composed music for some of the most famous Soviet movies and cartoons, most notably The Bremen Town Musicians.
Biography Gladkov was born in Moscow. He was a People's Artist of Russia (2002). Commander of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 4th class.
From 2019, he had been reissuing his catalogue — for example, he had released soundtracks for the "Til'" performance, for "Separated" cartoon, the An Ordinary Miracle, as well as symphonic pieces, music for theater and cinema, etc.
Gladkov died on 16 October 2023, at the age of 88.
Personal life He supported the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, even expressing desire to go to the fronts.
Filmography Soundtrack
Voice acting On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians – The King Formula of Love – Semyon Farada's singing voice The New Bremen Town Musicians – The Cat, the robbers
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Who was Gennady Gladkov?
Soviet and Russian composer (1935—2023)
When was Gennady Gladkov born?
Gennady Gladkov was born on 18 February 1935 in Moscow.
When did Gennady Gladkov die?
Gennady Gladkov died on 16 October 2023 in Moscow.
What was Gennady Gladkov's occupation?
Gennady Gladkov was a composer, film score composer, music educator, musical theatre composer, voice actor and musician.
What nationality was Gennady Gladkov?
Gennady Gladkov was Russian.
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