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THE GREATS
Musicians, Poets, & More
Vladimir Sofronitsky
Pianist
August 26 is the 59th anniversary of the death of Vladimir Sofronitsky: a great Russian pianist, and an extraordinary musician whose recordings I grew up listening to.
Jacob Glatstein
POET
August 20 marked the birthday of this great, Jewish poet.
mieczyslaw weinberg
Composer
February 26 marked the 25th anniversary of his death.
Evgeny Svetlanov
conductor
September 6 is the birthday of Evgeny Svetlanov: a great Russian conductor and one of my most favourite musicians.
Nikolai Myaskovsky
Composer
this year marks the 70th anniversary of the death of the wonderful Russian composer Nikolai Myaskovsky.
Shaul Tchernichovsky
POET
August 20 marked the birthday of this great, Jewish poet.
Alexander Scriabin
Composer
January 6 marked the 149th birthday of this great composer.
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