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