Nikolai Myaskovsky

Nikolai Myaskovsky, a titan of Russian and Soviet classical music, was born on April 20, 1881, in the historic town of Novo-Georgievsk. A prolific composer, he left behind a vast musical legacy that includes symphonies, chamber works, and vocal pieces. Myaskovsky's music is known for its unemphatic strength and dignified bearing, reflecting the composer's own quiet wisdom. A student of the great Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, and Lyadov, and a close friend of Prokofiev, Myaskovsky is often celebrated as the "Father of the Soviet Symphony." His works, such as the evocative "Nine Ancient Dances" and his symphonies, offer a profound journey through the depths of human emotion and the richness of Russian musical tradition.