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Alexander Alexandrov
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Alexander Alexandrov

Александр Александров

Soviet composer and choir conductor 1883-1946

Since 1883 · Ended in 1946

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Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov (13 April [O.S. 1 April] 1883 – 8 July 1946; born Koptelov or Koptelev) was a Soviet and Russian composer and founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble, who wrote the music for the State Anthem of the Soviet Union, which in 2000 became the National Anthem of the Russian Federation (with new lyrics). During his career, he also worked as a professor of the Moscow Conservatory, and became a Doctor of Arts. His work was recognized by the awards of the title of People's Artist of the USSR and two Stalin Prizes.

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Alexandre Vassilievitch Aleksandrov (en russe : Александр Васильевич Александров), né le 13 avril 1883 à Plakhino, en Russie impériale, et mort le 8 juillet 1946 à Berlin, en zone d'occupation soviétique en Allemagne, est un compositeur russe et soviétique, le fondateur et chef des Chœurs de l'Armée rouge. Il a écrit la musique de l'hymne national soviétique, devenu l’hymne national de la Russie, mais avec de nouvelles paroles.

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