Role

:

Composer Conductor

Birth

:

February 27, 1894 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Death

:

December 9, 1953 in Oslo, Norway

Period

:

Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

:

Concerto

 

 

Opera

 

Issay Dobroven was a prominent Russian conductor and composer who made significant contributions to the world of classical music during the early 20th century. Born on February 27, 1891, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Dobroven showed an early interest in music and began studying piano and composition at a young age. Dobroven's musical talent was recognized early on, and he was accepted into the Moscow Conservatory at the age of 16. There, he studied under some of the most renowned composers and conductors of the time, including Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Alexander Glazunov. After completing his studies, Dobroven began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in Russia and Europe. In 1917, he was appointed as the conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, where he remained until 1922. During his time at the Bolshoi, Dobroven conducted numerous operas and ballets, including the world premiere of Sergei Prokofiev's "The Love for Three Oranges." In 1922, Dobroven left Russia and moved to Germany, where he continued to work as a conductor and composer. He conducted the Berlin State Opera and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and also worked as a guest conductor with orchestras in Vienna, Paris, and London. Dobroven's career reached new heights in 1937, when he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra. During his tenure with the orchestra, Dobroven conducted numerous concerts and recordings, including the first complete recording of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker." In addition to his work as a conductor, Dobroven was also a prolific composer. He wrote numerous works for orchestra, including symphonies, concertos, and ballets. His music was heavily influenced by the Russian classical tradition, and he was known for his use of rich harmonies and lush orchestration. Throughout his career, Dobroven received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1951, he was awarded the Stalin Prize for his work as a conductor, and in 1956, he was awarded the Order of Lenin, the highest civilian honor in the Soviet Union. Dobroven continued to work as a conductor and composer until his death on April 9, 1953, in London, England. His legacy as a conductor and composer continues to be celebrated today, and his recordings and compositions remain popular with classical music enthusiasts around the world.

More....