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Александр Константинович Глазунов

Александр Константинович Глазунов

Musician · Russia · 1865–1936

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Alexander Glazunov was a prominent Russian composer, music teacher, and conductor active during the late Romantic period.

He was honored with the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR, recognizing his contributions to music in Russia.

Glazunov served as the director of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory for over two decades, significantly influencing music education in Russia.

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Biography

Early Life

Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was born on August 10, 1865, in Russia. He emerged as a prominent figure in the late Russian Romantic period, known for his contributions as a composer, music teacher, and conductor. His early exposure to music laid the foundation for a career that would see him become a pivotal figure in Russian classical music.

Career

Glazunov's career flourished as he took on the role of director at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory from 1905 to 1928. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in reorganizing the institution into what would become the Petrograd Conservatory and later the Leningrad Conservatory following the Bolshevik Revolution. Notably, he continued to lead the Conservatory until 1930, despite having left the Soviet Union in 1928. Among his notable students was the renowned composer Dmitri Shostakovich, who would go on to become a significant figure in 20th-century music.

Legacy

Glazunov's legacy is marked by his most popular works, including the ballets "The Seasons" and "Raymonda," as well as several symphonies, particularly the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth. His Violin Concerto remains a favorite among violinists, especially noted for its association with the legendary Jascha Heifetz. Glazunov's last composition, the Saxophone Concerto, completed in 1934, showcased his ability to adapt to contemporary musical trends, solidifying his status as a versatile and influential composer until his death on March 21, 1936.

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Discography

Albums
Raymonda (ballet suite) / Stenka Razin (symphonic poem)Raymonda (ballet suite) / Stenka Razin (symphonic poem)1988
  1. 1.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act One: Introduction (Andante) – Scène (Lento maestoso)5:45
  2. 2.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act One: La “Traditore” (Moderato allegretto)1:39
  3. 3.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act One: Scène (Allegro agitato) – Entrée de Raymonda (Allegro giocoso – Adagio)3:10
  4. 4.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act One: Prélude et la Romanesca (Moderato)2:02
  5. 5.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act One: Prélude et Variation (Allegretto)1:10
  6. 6.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act One: Entr’acte (Andante sostenuto)3:13
  7. 7.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act One: Valse fantastique (Allegretto)4:06
  8. 8.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act Two: Grand pas d’action (Grand adagio) (Andante)4:48
  9. 9.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act Two: Danse des garçons arabes (Vivace)1:34
  10. 10.Raymonda Suite, op. 57a: Act Three: Entr’acte (Allegro moderato – Andante)3:47
  11. 11.Stenka Razin (symphonic poem for orchestra), op. 1314:54
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Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto no. 2, op. 77 / Khachaturian: Cello Concerto / Glazunov: Chant du Ménestrel, op. 71Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto no. 2, op. 77 / Khachaturian: Cello Concerto / Glazunov: Chant du Ménestrel, op. 711988
  1. 1.Cello Concerto no. 2, op. 77: I. Molto sostenuto - Allegro molto e energico13:30
  2. 2.Cello Concerto no. 2, op. 77: II. Presto marcato8:15
  3. 3.Cello Concerto no. 2, op. 77: III. Andante con moto8:07
  4. 4.Chant du Ménestrel, op. 713:58
  5. 5.Cello Concerto: I. Allegro moderato16:13
  6. 6.Cello Concerto: II. Andante sostenuto9:28
  7. 7.Cello Concerto: III. Allegro [a battuta]9:44
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Kalinnikov: Symphony No. 1 / Glazunov: The Sea, Op. 28 / Spring, Op. 34Kalinnikov: Symphony No. 1 / Glazunov: The Sea, Op. 28 / Spring, Op. 341988
  1. 1.Symphony No. 1 in G minor: I. Allegro moderato14:09
  2. 2.Symphony No. 1 in G minor: II. Andante commodamente7:13
  3. 3.Symphony No. 1 in G minor: III. Scherzo: Allegro non troppo - Moderato assai7:37
  4. 4.Symphony No. 1 in G minor: IV. Finale: Allegro moderato8:37
  5. 5.The Sea (Morye), Orchestral Fantasy in E major, Op. 2816:24
  6. 6.Spring (Vesna), Musical Picture in D major, Op. 349:19
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Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major, op. 83 / Ballade, op. 78 / Slavonic Festival, op. 26Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major, op. 83 / Ballade, op. 78 / Slavonic Festival, op. 261987
  1. 1.Symphony no. 8 in E-flat, op. 83: Allegro moderato12:20
  2. 2.Symphony no. 8 in E-flat, op. 83: Mesto14:18
  3. 3.Symphony no. 8 in E-flat, op. 83: Allegro7:29
  4. 4.Symphony no. 8 in E-flat, op. 83: Finale12:53
  5. 5.Ballade in F major, op. 788:47
  6. 6.Slavonic Festival in G, op. 26a13:22
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Symphony No. 1 op. 5 / Symphony No. 7 op. 77Symphony No. 1 op. 5 / Symphony No. 7 op. 771987
  1. 1.Symphony No. 1 in E op. 5. Allegro10:52
  2. 2.Symphony No. 1 in E op. 5. Scherzo - allegro5:25
  3. 3.Symphony No. 1 in E op. 5. Adagio8:33
  4. 4.Symphony No. 1 in E op. 5. Finale - allegro10:21
  5. 5.Symphony No. 7 in F op. 77. Allegro moderato8:14
  6. 6.Symphony No. 7 in F op. 77. Andante10:08
  7. 7.Symphony No. 7 in F op. 77. Scherzo - allegro giocoso6:01
  8. 8.Symphony No. 7 in F op. 77. Finale - allegro maestoso10:53
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Symphonie Nr. 3 / KonzertwalzerSymphonie Nr. 3 / Konzertwalzer1987
  1. 1.Symphonie Nr. 3 D-Dur, op. 33: Allegro11:49
  2. 2.Symphonie Nr. 3 D-Dur, op. 33: Scherzo. Vivace8:27
  3. 3.Symphonie Nr. 3 D-Dur, op. 33: Andante11:18
  4. 4.Symphonie Nr. 3 D-Dur, op. 33: Finale Allegro moderato11:26
  5. 5.Konzertwalzer Nr. 2 F-Dur, op. 519:48
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Russian Music for Violin and PianoRussian Music for Violin and Piano1987
  1. 1.Sérénade mélancolique, op. 269:25
  2. 2.Valse-Scherzo, op. 345:27
  3. 3.Souvenir d’un lieu cher, op. 42: 1. Méditation9:53
  4. 4.Souvenir d’un lieu cher, op. 42: 2. Scherzo3:50
  5. 5.Souvenir d’un lieu cher, op. 42: 3. Mélodie3:24
  6. 6.Grand Waltz from “Raymonda”5:06
  7. 7.Cinq Mélodies, op. 35bis: No. 12:22
  8. 8.Cinq Mélodies, op. 35bis: No. 22:30
  9. 9.Cinq Mélodies, op. 35bis: No. 33:14
  10. 10.Cinq Mélodies, op. 35bis: No. 41:12
  11. 11.Cinq Mélodies, op. 35bis: No. 53:08
  12. 12.Romance, op. 6 no. 16:11
  13. 13.Parasha’s Song from “Mavra”3:27
  14. 14.Russian Dance from “Petrushka”2:37
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Symphonie Nr. 6 / Poème lyriqueSymphonie Nr. 6 / Poème lyrique1987
  1. 1.Symphonie Nr. 6 c-moll, op. 58: Adagio. Allegro10:35
  2. 2.Symphonie Nr. 6 c-moll, op. 58: Tema con variazioni10:52
  3. 3.Symphonie Nr. 6 c-moll, op. 58: Intermezzo. Allegretto5:04
  4. 4.Symphonie Nr. 6 c-moll, op. 58: Finale. Andante maestoso. Allegro9:38
  5. 5.Poème lyrique, op. 1210:48
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Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61 / The Sea, op. 28 / March on a Russian ThemeLes Ruses de l'amour, op. 61 / The Sea, op. 28 / March on a Russian Theme1987
  1. 1.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Introduction5:08
  2. 2.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene 10:20
  3. 3.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Mimic Recitative2:07
  4. 4.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Sarabande2:52
  5. 5.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Farandole1:59
  6. 6.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene II0:20
  7. 7.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Puppet Dance4:08
  8. 8.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene III0:35
  9. 9.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene IV3:29
  10. 10.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene V2:18
  11. 11.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Variation0:56
  12. 12.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene VI - March3:00
  13. 13.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene VII - Grand Waltz5:26
  14. 14.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene VIII1:23
  15. 15.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene IX0:31
  16. 16.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene X2:35
  17. 17.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Scene XI0:32
  18. 18.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Little Peasant Dance4:30
  19. 19.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Dance of the Bride and Groom4:03
  20. 20.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Variation2:05
  21. 21.Les Ruses de l'amour, op. 61: Fricassée2:51
  22. 22.The Sea, op. 2815:30
  23. 23.March on a Russian Theme4:30
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A Russian Concert no. 2A Russian Concert no. 21987
  1. 1.Symphony no. 9 in D minor.(unfinished)10:24
  2. 2.Violin Concerto in A minor Adagio patetico, rondo agitato, ma non presto9:55
  3. 3.Violin Concerto in A minor Andante religioso4:02
  4. 4.Violin Concerto in A minor Marcia trionfale5:18
  5. 5.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Introduction. Enmity and love6:02
  6. 6.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Preparation for the ball1:40
  7. 7.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Guests’ procession3:21
  8. 8.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Merry Dance1:33
  9. 9.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Lyrical Dance. Meeting of Romeo & Juliet4:52
  10. 10.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. In Lorenzo's cell3:23
  11. 11.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Scene at the square3:20
  12. 12.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Romeo and Juliet2:45
  13. 13.Musical sketches to “Romeo and Juliet”. Finale. Death and reconciliation7:54
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Symphony no. 4, op. 48 / Symphony no. 5, op. 55Symphony no. 4, op. 48 / Symphony no. 5, op. 551987
  1. 1.Symphony no. 4 in E-flat major, op. 48: 1. Andante; allegro moderato14:44
  2. 2.Symphony no. 4 in E-flat major, op. 48: 2. Scherzo; allegro vivace5:40
  3. 3.Symphony no. 4 in E-flat major, op. 48: 3. Andante; allegro13:31
  4. 4.Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 55: 1. Moderato; maestoso; allegro12:24
  5. 5.Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 55: 2. Scherzo; moderato5:24
  6. 6.Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 55: 3. Andante10:42
  7. 7.Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 55: 4. Allegro; maestoso8:02
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Symphony no. 3 in D major, op. 33 / Lyric Poem, op. 12 / Solemn Procession (1907)Symphony no. 3 in D major, op. 33 / Lyric Poem, op. 12 / Solemn Procession (1907)1987
  1. 1.Symphony no. 3 in D major, op. 33: Allegro12:57
  2. 2.Symphony no. 3 in D major, op. 33: Scherzo – Vivace9:46
  3. 3.Symphony no. 3 in D major, op. 33: Andante12:14
  4. 4.Symphony no. 3 in D major, op. 33: Finale: Allegro moderato14:29
  5. 5.Lyric Poem, op.1210:43
  6. 6.Solemn Procession in G major, op. 914:52
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Raymonda, op. 57: Music From the BalletRaymonda, op. 57: Music From the Ballet1986

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Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Glazunov: Stenka RazinRimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Glazunov: Stenka Razin1986

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Symphonie Nr. 2 / Konzertwalzer Nr. 1Symphonie Nr. 2 / Konzertwalzer Nr. 11986

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Symphonien Nr. 4 & 7Symphonien Nr. 4 & 71986

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Symphonie Nr. 8 / Ouverture solennelle / HochzeitsmarchSymphonie Nr. 8 / Ouverture solennelle / Hochzeitsmarch1985

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Larsson: Saxophone Concerto, op. 14 / Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto in E-flat, op. 109 / Panula: Adagio & AllegroLarsson: Saxophone Concerto, op. 14 / Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto in E-flat, op. 109 / Panula: Adagio & Allegro1984

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Orchestral WorksOrchestral Works1984

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Symphonien 1 & 5Symphonien 1 & 51984

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Symphony no. 1 in E major, op. 5Symphony no. 1 in E major, op. 51982

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Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto / Fried: Clarinet Concerto / GuernicaGlazunov: Saxophone Concerto / Fried: Clarinet Concerto / Guernica1980

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Bruch: Concerto pour violon en sol mineur / Glazounov: Concerto pour violon en la mineurBruch: Concerto pour violon en sol mineur / Glazounov: Concerto pour violon en la mineur1979

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Rimsky-Korsakov: Antar / Glazunov: Stenka RazinRimsky-Korsakov: Antar / Glazunov: Stenka Razin1954

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Rimsky-Korsakov: Antar Symphonic Suite Op.9 / Glazunov: Stenka Razin Op.13Rimsky-Korsakov: Antar Symphonic Suite Op.9 / Glazunov: Stenka Razin Op.131954

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1865-08-10

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1936-03-21

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Also known as: A. Glazunov, Aleksandr Glazoenov, Aleksandr Glazunov, Aleksandr Konstantinovitj Glazunov, Alexander Giasunow, Alexander Glasunov

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Russian composer, 1865–1936

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Russian composer, music teacher and conductor (1865-1936)

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Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was a Russian composer, music teacher, and conductor of the late Russian Romantic period. He was director of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory between 1905 and 1928 and was instrumental in the reorganization of the institute into the Petrograd Conservatory, then the Leningrad Conservatory, following the Bolshevik Revolution. He continued as head of the Conservatory until 1930, though he had left the Soviet Union in 1928 and did not return. The best-known student under his tenure during the early Soviet years was Dmitri Shostakovich.

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