Георгий Свиридов

Георгий Свиридов

Musician · Russia · 1915–1998

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Georgy Sviridov was a prominent Russian composer known for his choral music and orchestral works.

Sviridov was a Soviet and Russian composer who lived from 1915 to 1998.

He received the prestigious Stalin Prize in 1946 for his Piano Trio.

Biography

Early Life

Georgy Vasilyevich Sviridov was born on December 16, 1915, in Fatezh, Kursk Governorate, in the Russian Empire. His early life was marked by tragedy when his father, a Bolshevik sympathizer, was killed during the Russian Civil War, leaving the family to move to Kursk. It was here that Sviridov began his musical journey, learning to play the balalaika and joining a local orchestra of Russian folk instruments. He pursued formal music education, enrolling in a music school in 1929 and later studying piano at the Leningrad Central Music College, graduating in 1936. His studies continued at the Leningrad Conservatory under notable composers, including Dmitri Shostakovich.

Career

Sviridov's career took off in 1935 with a cycle of lyrical romances based on Alexander Pushkin's poetry, earning him critical acclaim. His time at the Leningrad Conservatory saw him experimenting with various musical forms, leading to significant works such as his Piano Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 1. He drew inspiration from Russian folk songs and culture, which became a hallmark of his compositions. Among his most celebrated pieces are the orchestral works from his suite "The Blizzard," which includes the popular "Romance" and "Waltz." His music often intertwined with poetry, showcasing his strength in vocal and choral compositions.

Legacy

Sviridov's contributions to music were recognized with numerous awards, including the Stalin Prize and the Lenin Prize. He was honored as a People's Artist of the USSR and received the title of Hero of Socialist Labor. His influence extended beyond music, with an asteroid named after him, 4075 Sviridov, commemorating his legacy. Sviridov passed away on January 6, 1998, leaving behind a rich tapestry of works that celebrate Russian culture and heritage, solidifying his place as a significant figure in Soviet and Russian music history.

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Discography

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BBC Music, Volume 31, Number 4: Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 1 / Sviridov: The BlizzardBBC Music, Volume 31, Number 4: Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 1 / Sviridov: The Blizzard2022

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Plays Russian Music of the XX CenturyPlays Russian Music of the XX Century2020

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Canticles and PrayersCanticles and Prayers2018

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ИзбранноеИзбранное2018

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Russia Cast AdriftRussia Cast Adrift2017

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Russia Adrift – Song CycleRussia Adrift – Song Cycle2017

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Hymns and PrayersHymns and Prayers2015

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Mysterious NativityMysterious Nativity2014

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Chamber SymphoniesChamber Symphonies2005

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Petersburg, a Vocal PoemPetersburg, a Vocal Poem2004

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Время, Вперед! Патетическая ораторияВремя, Вперед! Патетическая оратория2003

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Время, Вперед!Время, Вперед!2003

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Ten Shakespeare SonnetsTen Shakespeare Sonnets2001

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Music for Chamber Orchestra / Time, Forward! / It Is Snowing / The Songs of Hard TimesMusic for Chamber Orchestra / Time, Forward! / It Is Snowing / The Songs of Hard Times2000

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Songs And Dances Of Death / Russia AdriftSongs And Dances Of Death / Russia Adrift1999

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Sacred and secular ChorusesSacred and secular Choruses1998

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Метель / Пушкинский ВенокМетель / Пушкинский Венок1995

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Orchestral WorksOrchestral Works1995

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Time, Forward! / Music for Chamber Orchestra / Pathetic OratorioTime, Forward! / Music for Chamber Orchestra / Pathetic Oratorio1991

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Романсы и песниРомансы и песни1975

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Sviridov: The Snowstorm / Miniature Triptych / Cantata "Snow Is Falling" / Tchaikovsky: Capriccio italien, op. 45Sviridov: The Snowstorm / Miniature Triptych / Cantata "Snow Is Falling" / Tchaikovsky: Capriccio italien, op. 45

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The Snowstorm / Pushkin's GarlandThe Snowstorm / Pushkin's Garland

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Achievements

Award

Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"

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Stalin Prize
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USSR State Prize
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Order of Lenin
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Hero of Socialist Labour
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People's Artist of the USSR
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People's Artist of the RSFSR
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Lenin Prize
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State Prize of the Russian Federation
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Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
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honorary citizen of Moscow
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Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class
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Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
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Prize of the President of the Russian Federation

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Passport
Country

RU

Born

1915-12-16

Died

1998-01-06

Instruments

piano

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Deogry Sviridov, G. Sviridovs, Georgi Sviridov, Georgii Sviridov, Georgij Sviridov, Georgiy Sviridov

Disambiguation

Russian composer

ISNI

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Description

Soviet and Russian composer (1915—1998)

Extract from Wikipedia

Georgy Vasilyevich Sviridov was a Soviet and Russian composer. He is most widely known for his choral music, strongly influenced by the traditional chant of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as his orchestral works which often celebrate elements of Russian culture.

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