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Orest Alexandrovich Yevlakhov was a Russian composer who was born on August 22, 1922, in the city of Moscow. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father, Alexander Yevlakhov, was a well-known composer and conductor. Orest's mother, Maria Yevlakhova, was a pianist and music teacher. From a young age, Orest was exposed to music and began to show a talent for it. Orest began his formal music education at the Moscow Conservatory, where he studied composition under the tutelage of Nikolai Myaskovsky. He graduated from the conservatory in 1947 and went on to become a professor of composition at the same institution. He remained a professor at the Moscow Conservatory until his retirement in 1992. Throughout his career, Yevlakhov composed a wide range of works, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and vocal music. His music was characterized by its lyricism, emotional depth, and technical mastery. He was particularly known for his use of Russian folk melodies and his incorporation of elements of Russian culture into his compositions. One of Yevlakhov's most famous works is his Symphony No. 2, which he composed in 1957. The symphony is a powerful and emotional work that reflects the turbulent political climate of the time. It is characterized by its use of dissonance and its dramatic shifts in mood and tempo. The symphony was well-received by audiences and critics alike and helped to establish Yevlakhov as one of the leading composers of his generation. Another notable work by Yevlakhov is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1961. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases the technical abilities of the soloist. It is characterized by its use of Russian folk melodies and its dramatic shifts in mood and tempo. The concerto has been performed by many of the world's leading pianists and is considered to be one of Yevlakhov's most popular works. In addition to his symphonies and concertos, Yevlakhov also composed a number of chamber works, including string quartets and sonatas. His String Quartet No. 1, which he composed in 1950, is a particularly notable work. The quartet is characterized by its use of Russian folk melodies and its complex harmonies. It has been performed by many of the world's leading string quartets and is considered to be one of Yevlakhov's most important chamber works. Yevlakhov was also known for his vocal music, particularly his choral works. His Requiem, which he composed in 1963, is a powerful and emotional work that reflects on the tragedy of war. The work is characterized by its use of Russian Orthodox liturgical texts and its dramatic shifts in mood and tempo. The Requiem has been performed by many of the world's leading choral ensembles and is considered to be one of Yevlakhov's most important vocal works. Throughout his career, Yevlakhov received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1974 and was awarded the Order of Lenin in 1982. He was also a member of the Union of Soviet Composers and was a member of the Russian Academy of Arts. Yevlakhov passed away on December 23, 1995, in Moscow. He left behind a legacy of powerful and emotional music that continues to be performed and celebrated today. His contributions to the world of classical music have earned him a place among the great composers of the 20th century.

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