Sergey Balasanian

Sergey Balasanian was a Russian and Soviet composer, music educator and public figure (1902–1982). He was born at Ashgabat and died at Moscow.

Also recorded as Sergey Artemyevich Balasanian; Sergey Balasanyan; Sergey Artemyevich Balasanyan; Sargis Balasanyan.

Sergey Balasanian in brief

Born
1902
Died
1982
Known for
composer, music educator and public figure
Place of birth
Ashgabat
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Sergey Artemyevich Balasanian, Sergey Balasanyan, Sergey Artemyevich Balasanyan and Sargis Balasanyan. His recorded language was Armenian.

Formation and teaching

Sergey Balasanian studied at Moscow Conservatory.

As a teacher, Sergey Balasanian is recorded in connection with Nikolai Korndorf. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

He was employed by Sundukyan State Academic Theatre and Moscow Conservatory. He belonged to Union of Soviet Composers. He worked at Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic.

Recognition and collections

Sergey Balasanian received Stalin Prize, 2nd degree, People's Artist of the RSFSR, Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, People's Artist of the Tajik SSR, Order of the Red Banner of Labour and Order of the Badge of Honour.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Balasanian, Sergey Artem’yevich (opera), Oxford Music Online, 2002.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 10 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 3 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 3 means 3 genuinely separate publishers of record. 20 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

In detail

Sergey Balasanian studied at Moscow Conservatory. Nikolai Korndorf is recorded as having studied under Sergey Balasanian. the recorded working language is Armenian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Residence is recorded at Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic. Employment is recorded with Sundukyan State Academic Theatre and Moscow Conservatory. Membership is recorded of Union of Soviet Composers.

Distinctions recorded are Stalin Prize, 2nd degree, People's Artist of the RSFSR, Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and People's Artist of the Tajik SSR.

Chronology

  1. 1902Sergey Balasanian born at Ashgabat.
  2. 1982Sergey Balasanian died at Moscow.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Balasanian, Sergey Artem’yevich (opera), Oxford Music Online, 2002

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2272564: Sergey Balasanian

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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  3. 3.

    “Sergey Balasanian”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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