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Alexander Gretchaninov

Alexander Tikhonovich Gretchaninov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Ти́хонович Гречани́нов, IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr ɡrʲɪtɕɐˈnʲinəf]; 25 October [O.S. 13 October] 1864 – 3 January 1956) was a Russian Romantic composer.

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Alexander Gretchaninov

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Born
1864. · Moscow.
Died
1956. · New York City.
Nationality
Russian Empire, Soviet Union and United States.
Occupation
composer, conductor, music educator, pianist and music arranger.
Fields
symphonic music, church music and opera.
Education
Saint Petersburg Conservatory and Moscow Conservatory.
Teachers
Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Vasily Safonov.
Honours
Merited Artist of the RSFSR.
Languages
Russian.

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Alexander Tikhonovich Gretchaninov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Ти́хонович Гречани́нов, IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr ɡrʲɪtɕɐˈnʲinəf]; 25 October [O.S. 13 October] 1864 – 3 January 1956) was a Russian Romantic composer.

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Alexander Gretchaninov (1864–1956) was a Russian and Soviet composer, conductor and music arranger, among other activities. Born in Moscow, the composer died in New York City. Alexander Gretchaninov studied at Moscow Conservatory and Saint Petersburg Conservatory.

Genres include church music, opera and symphonic music. Languages used include Russian. The composer received Honored Artist of the RSFSR and Merited Artist of the RSFSR.

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