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Conductor

 

Dmitri Kitajenko is a renowned Russian conductor and pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. He was born on August 18, 1940, in Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg, Russia. Kitajenko's parents were both musicians, and his father was a conductor. This early exposure to music had a profound impact on Kitajenko, and he began playing the piano at a young age. Kitajenko's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he was accepted into the Leningrad Conservatory at the age of 14. He studied piano under the tutelage of Maria Yudina, a renowned pianist and teacher. Kitajenko's talent as a pianist was quickly recognized, and he won several awards and competitions during his time at the conservatory. After completing his studies at the Leningrad Conservatory, Kitajenko began his career as a pianist, performing in concerts and recitals throughout the Soviet Union. However, he soon realized that his true passion lay in conducting, and he began to focus on this aspect of his musical career. In 1969, Kitajenko was appointed as the principal conductor of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre. This was a significant milestone in his career, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and innovative conductors in the Soviet Union. Over the next few years, Kitajenko conducted several major orchestras in the Soviet Union, including the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra. He also began to gain international recognition, conducting orchestras in Europe and Asia. One of the highlights of Kitajenko's career came in 1976 when he was invited to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This was a significant honor, as the Berlin Philharmonic was one of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. Kitajenko's performance was a resounding success, and he was invited back to conduct the orchestra several times over the next few years. In 1980, Kitajenko was appointed as the principal conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra in Norway. This was a significant appointment, as it made Kitajenko the first Russian conductor to hold a permanent position with a Western European orchestra. Kitajenko remained with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra for 11 years, during which time he helped to establish the orchestra as one of the leading orchestras in Europe. During his time with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Kitajenko also conducted several other major orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He also made several recordings with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, which received critical acclaim and helped to establish Kitajenko as one of the leading conductors of his generation. In 1991, Kitajenko was appointed as the principal conductor of the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. This was a significant appointment, as it made Kitajenko the first Russian conductor to hold this position since the death of Evgeny Mravinsky in 1988. Kitajenko remained with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra for 11 years, during which time he helped to establish the orchestra as one of the leading orchestras in Russia. During his time with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kitajenko also conducted several other major orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

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