Oleksandr Krasotov

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Oleksandr Krasotov or Alexander Krasotov (Олександр Красотов), (May 5, 1936 in Odessa - October 5, 2007) was emerited Ukrainian composer and laureate of many national and international prices.

[edit] Life

At Odessa State A.V.Nezhdanova Conservatoire Krasotov made his studies in composition (Prof. T.Maljukova), piano (Prof. B.Charkovs'kyi) and musicology (Prof. A.Kogan) and graduated in 1959.

From 1959 to 1964 he studied at the Moscow State Conservatory where he got master-courses from Prof. Y.A. Fortunatov and Prof. N.I. Peiko.

In 1969 Krasotov was given title Doctor of Arts.

At last he worked as Invited Professor of Composition at the Conservatoire of Music in Tianjin, China, where he was also giving master-courses.

[edit] Works

As a versatile composer, Oleksandr Krasotov's works comprise symphonies and operas, musicals and theater music, oratories, cantatas, chamber music, jazz music and songs. He has participated in various national and international competitions where his works have been honoured with many prizes: