SHCHEDRIN Rodion Konstantinovich

Rodion Konstantinovich SHCHEDRIN born December 16, 1932.

One of the leading masters of contemporary music.

Opera: 'Not Only Love' (1961), 'Dead Souls' (1977), the ballets 'Humpbacked Horse' (1960), 'Carmen Suite' (1967), 'Anna Karenina' (1972), 'Chaika' ( 1979), 'The Lady with the Dog' (1985), 'Poetoriya' on the words A. A. Ascension (1968), . Oratorio 'Lenin in the heart of the national' (1969), . Concerto for Orchestra "Naughty Limericks" (1963), . 'Chimes' (1968), . 'Self Portrait' (1984); Stihira 1000 anniversary of Christianity in Russia (1987), . 2 Symphony (1958, . 1965), . instrumental -, . choral, . piano (in t,
. h. 24 Preludes and Fugues, 1970) writings.

Major parties in a number of ballets written for his wife Shchedrin M. M. Plisetskaya.

People's Artist of USSR (1981).

Lenin Prize (1984), USSR State Prize (1972). State Prize of Russia (1992).