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Lev Naumov

Lev Nikolayevich Naumov (12 February 1925, Rostov – 21 August 2005, Moscow) was a Russian classical pianist, composer and educator. Received a title of People's Artist of Russia and was nicknamed the "Godfather of the Russian piano school". Professor Naumov studied with the legendary Heinrich Neuhaus, becoming his assistant and eventually his successor.

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Lev Naumov

Andrej Hoteev after the recital in Moscow Conservatory - Great Hall with Lev Naumov and Irina Naumova 1996

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Born
1925. · Rostov Veliky.
Died
2005. · Moscow.
Nationality
Russia and Soviet Union.
Occupation
composer, pianist, music educator, university teacher and musician.
Fields
piano performance, music education, music composing and composed musical work.
Education
Moscow Conservatory.
Honours
Merited Artist of the RSFSR and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
Languages
Russian.

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Lev Nikolayevich Naumov (12 February 1925, Rostov – 21 August 2005, Moscow) was a Russian classical pianist, composer and educator. Received a title of People's Artist of Russia and was nicknamed the "Godfather of the Russian piano school". Professor Naumov studied with the legendary Heinrich Neuhaus, becoming his assistant and eventually his successor.

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Lev Naumov (1925–2005) was a composer, music educator and musician, among other activities, of Russian and Soviet nationality. The composer was born in Rostov Veliky and died in Moscow.

Lev Naumov was educated at Moscow Conservatory. The composer worked for Moscow Conservatory. Activity centred on composed musical work, music composing and music composition.

The work spans classical music. Languages used include Russian. Honours include Honored Artist of the RSFSR and Merited Artist of the RSFSR.

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