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Boris Asafyev

Boris Asafyev (1884–1949) was a Soviet composer, choreographer and musicologist.

Also recorded as Boris Vladimirovich Asafyev.

Overview

Also worked under the name Игорь Глебов and Igor' Glebov.

Born at Saint Petersburg in 1884, died at Moscow in 1949.

In detail

Boris Asafyev studied at Faculty of History and Philology of St. Petersburg University and Saint Petersburg Conservatory. the recorded working language is Russian.

The field of work recorded is musicology, music and music composing. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Employment is recorded with Saint Petersburg Conservatory. Membership is recorded of Union of Soviet Composers and Academy of Sciences of the USSR.

Distinctions recorded are Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, People's Artist of the USSR and Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Boris Asafyev”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q325032: Boris Asafyev

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