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Lev Lebedinsky

Lev Lebedinsky (1904–1992) was a Soviet musicologist. He is perhaps most well known today as a friend and oft-quoted confidant of composer Dmitry Shostakovich. His part in the debate over Shostakovich's memoirs and musical intentions created a certain amount of conflict with the late composer's family after his death in 1975.

Lev Lebedinsky

Born
1904 · Miass.
Died
1992 · Moscow.
Nationality
Soviet Union
Occupation
composer · musicologist
Fields
folkloristics · musicology
Education
Moscow Conservatory

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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