Roman Simovych
Roman Apollonovych Simovych (28 February 190130 July 1984) was a Ukrainian composer, educator, and music theorist. Roman Simovych was born in Sniatyn, now in Ukraine, Simovych graduated from the Prague Conservatory in 1934 - on piano (Vilém Kurz), and again in 1936 undergoing post graduate studies in composition (Vítězslav Novák). From 1936 to 1939 he was a teacher of piano and theoretical subjects at the Lviv National Music Academy in Drohobych and from 1939 to 1942 at the music school in Stanislav (now Ivano-Frankivsk).
Also recorded as Roman Apollonovich Simovych
Roman Simovych
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- Name
- Roman Simovych
- Born
- 28 February 1901
- Birthplace
- Sniatyn, Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, Austria-Hungary (present-day Ukraine)
- Died
- 30 July 1984
- Place of death
- Lviv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
- Occupation
- * Composer
- Nationality
- Soviet Union
- Fields
- music
- Education
- Prague Conservatory
- Teachers
- Vítězslav Novák
- Honours
- Honored Art Worker of Ukraine
- Languages
- Polish · German · Czech
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Roman Apollonovych Simovych (28 February 190130 July 1984) was a Ukrainian composer, educator, and music theorist. Roman Simovych was born in Sniatyn, now in Ukraine, Simovych graduated from the Prague Conservatory in 1934 - on piano (Vilém Kurz), and again in 1936 undergoing post graduate studies in composition (Vítězslav Novák). From 1936 to 1939 he was a teacher of piano and theoretical subjects at the Lviv National Music Academy in Drohobych and from 1939 to 1942 at the music school in Stanislav (now Ivano-Frankivsk).
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Biography
Biography
From 1951, he was a lecturer and from 1963, a full professor at the Lviv Conservatory. He received the title Honoured Artist of the USSR (1954). He died in 1984 and was buried in Lviv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union.
Roman Simovych studied at Prague Conservatory. Training under Vítězslav Novák is recorded. The recorded working language is Polish, German and Czech. The field of work recorded is music. Employment is recorded with Lviv Conservatory. Distinctions recorded are Honored Art Worker of Ukraine.
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Key facts
• Name — Roman Simovych • Born — 28 February 1901 • Birthplace — Sniatyn, Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, Austria-Hungary (present-day Ukraine) • Died — 30 July 1984 • Place of death — Lviv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union • Occupation — * Composer • Teacher • Music theorist
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Works
• Ballet "Sopilka Dovbush" (1948, libretto by A. Herynovycha) • 7 symphonies: • "Hutsul" (1945), • "Lemko" (1947), • "Spring" (1951), • "Heroic" (1954), • "Mountain" (1955), • Sixth (1965), • Seventh (1972); • Symphonic poems "Sergeant Maxim", "Dovbush", "In memory of Ivan Franko" • Symphonic overtures, suites; • Concerto for flute and symphony orchestra (1953); • String quartet, two trios; • Works for piano: • 2 Sonatas, Sonatina In suite, • Variation, • Ronda, • Fantasy; • Works for violin and cello and piano, Variations for harp, works for mixed choir and orchestra and unaccompanied. • Piano concerto (19??)
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Roman Apollonovich Simovych. His recorded languages were Polish, German, Czech and Ukrainian. One child is recorded: Ihor Simovich. Other recorded relations include Vasyl Simovych and Roman Simovic.
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1901
Roman Simovych born at Sniatyn.
1984
Roman Simovych died at Lviv.
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Roman Simovych is recorded as composer, university teacher and music educator.
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