Vasilenko, Sergey
Vasilenko, Sergey (b Moscow, 1872; d Moscow, 1956). Russ. composer. Prof. of comp., Moscow Cons. 1906–41, 1943–56. Wrote 5 operas (incl. Christopher Columbus, 1933); ballets; 5 syms.; symphonic poems; vn. conc.; balalaika conc.; 3 str. qts.; songs, etc.
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