Role

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Composer

Birth

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1936

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Vocal

 

David Finko is a renowned classical music composer who was born on December 24, 1936, in Moscow, Russia. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Finko started playing the piano at the age of five and began composing music at the age of nine. Finko's family moved to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during World War II, where he continued his music education. He studied composition at the Tashkent State Conservatory and later at the Moscow Conservatory, where he was a student of the famous composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Finko's early works were heavily influenced by Shostakovich's style, but he soon developed his own unique voice. His music is characterized by its emotional depth, technical complexity, and use of traditional forms and structures. Finko's first major work was his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1962. The symphony was well-received and established Finko as a promising young composer. He went on to compose several other symphonies, including Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 3, and Symphony No. 4. In addition to his symphonies, Finko has composed numerous other works for orchestra, including concertos for piano, violin, and cello. He has also written chamber music, vocal music, and music for film and theater. One of Finko's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 2, which he composed in 1977. The concerto is known for its virtuosic piano writing and its use of traditional forms, such as the sonata-allegro form in the first movement. The concerto has been performed by many of the world's leading pianists, including Vladimir Ashkenazy and Yefim Bronfman. Finko's music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the State Prize of the USSR and the Order of Friendship of Peoples. Finko has also been a dedicated teacher and mentor to many young composers. He has taught at the Moscow Conservatory and the Tashkent State Conservatory, and has served as a visiting professor at universities in the United States and Europe. In addition to his work as a composer and teacher, Finko has been an advocate for the rights of composers and musicians. He has served as the president of the Union of Composers of the USSR and has been a member of the International Society for Contemporary Music. David Finko's music is a testament to his passion for classical music and his dedication to his craft. His works continue to be performed and admired by audiences around the world, and his legacy as a composer and teacher will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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