Andrei Eshpai
Russian pianist and composer
Born
Died
2015
10 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Pianist and composer contributed significantly to Russian music, particularly in the realms of classical and contemporary genres. Worked as a professor at the Moscow State Conservatory, where instruction influenced many students. Composed numerous orchestral, chamber, and vocal works. Collaborated with various leading orchestras and performed across Europe and Asia, showcasing a variety of compositions. Also recognized for composing film scores, enhancing the narrative of several productions.
Composed film scores for Soviet films
Served as a professor at Moscow State Conservatory
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