Thomas Korganov

1925 (Baku) — 2015 (Moscow)

Thomas Korganov (July 6, 1925 – March 30, 2015) was a Soviet, Russian, and Armenian composer. Born in Baku, he studied with V. A. Zuckerman and V. Ya. Shebalin. He was named Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1984, received the Order of Friendship in 1997, and was a recipient of the Moscow Government Prize.

Korganov wrote for chorus, orchestra, chamber ensembles, and voice. His works include the orchestral Spring Suite (1956) and Little Suite (1968), a trumpet concerto (1977), a string quartet (1960), and sonatas for violin, flute, and viola. His choral works include the three-part choral symphony David of Sassoun (1980), based on the Armenian folk epic, and the oratorio I Live in the World (1972).

He also composed songs, including songs for children, and music for dramatic productions, films, and radio plays. His other work included arrangements of Greek and Danish children's songs and writing on music, including a 1964 study of cinema and music co-authored with I. D. Frolov. He died in Moscow and was buried at Troekurovskoye Cemetery.

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