Vladimir Sergeevich Dashkevich (russian: Владимир Серге́евич Дашкевич) (born 20 January 1934) is a Russian composer, known mainly for his film music. Originally, he studied chemical technology at

Moscow State University of Fine Chemical Technologies Moscow State University of Fine Chemical Technologies named after M.V. Lomonosov (traditional abbreviation "MITHT") is one of the oldest universities in the country that offer training in a wide range of specialties in the field of chemical tech ...

, but he later studied music under

Aram Khachaturian Aram Ilyich Khachaturian (; rus, Арам Ильич Хачатурян, , ɐˈram ɨˈlʲjitɕ xətɕɪtʊˈrʲan, Ru-Aram Ilyich Khachaturian.ogg; hy, Արամ Խաչատրյան, ''Aram Xačʿatryan''; 1 May 1978) was a Soviet and Armenia ...

. He achieved prominence in

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for his music for the series of films '' The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson'', as well as numerous other films. His longtime collaboration with famous singer Elena Kamburova has resulted in a number of vocal cycles based on the lyrics by the Russian Silver Age poets, including Requiem of

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Main works

* Symphony No. 1 (1964) * ''Faustus'',

oratorio An oratorio () is a large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists. Like most operas, an oratorio includes the use of a choir, soloists, an instrumental ensemble, various distinguishable characters, and arias. However, opera is ...

(1964) * Concerto for cello and orchestra (1973) * ''Bumbarash'', musical (1974) * ''The Bedbug'', opera (1980) * ''Pippi Longstocking'', musical (1980) * '' Along Unknown Paths'' (1982) * '' How to Become Happy'' (1986) * Symphony No. 4 ''Requiem'' (1988) * Symphony No. 5 ''Save My Speech'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1999) * ''Sonata in Three Movements'' (Соната в трех частях) for viola and piano (2004) * ''The Government Inspector'', opera (2007) * Concerto No. 1 for viola and orchestra (2007) * Concerto No. 2 for viola and orchestra (2007) * ''The Twelve'', opera (2014)

External links

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Vladimir Dashkevich. Short bio
(Russ.)

(Russ.) Russian composers Russian male composers Soviet film score composers Male film score composers 1934 births Living people Gnessin State Musical College alumni Recipients of the USSR State Prize Recipients of the Nika Award 20th-century Russian male musicians {{Russia-composer-stub