Conductor Evgeny Svetlanov
Igor Reznikov 6 September 2023 Today marks the 95th anniversary of the birth of Evgeny Svetlanov—one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, whose performances have long been considered benchmark interpretations. He was born on 6 September 1928. Evgeny Fedorovich was fortunate to grow up in a cultured, creative family: his father and mother […]
Evgeny Svetlanov. “There Is No Figure Equal in Stature”
Novosti Kulturi, Moscow 03 May 2012 On 3 May we remember the conductor, pianist, and composer Evgeny Svetlanov. “Diamond conductor,” “the last romantic of the 20th century” — these are only a few of the rapt epithets bestowed on the musician. “When you see him at the podium, you marvel at how he manages […]