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Boris DubossarskiyMoldovan composer, violinist, violist, teacher
Date of Birth: 03.02.1947
Country:  Moldova |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Orchestral and Ensemble Career
- Teaching and Recognition
- Compositions
- - Lyric cantata "Dorul"
- - Choral works
Early Life and Education
Boris Dubossarsky was born in Moldova, a renowned composer, violinist, violist, and educator. He graduated from the G. Musicescu Moldovan Institute of Arts in 1968 (violin) and 1973 (composition).
Orchestral and Ensemble Career
Dubossarsky played with the MSSR Television and Radio Committee Orchestra (1964-1965) and the Moldavian State Philharmonic Orchestra (1965-1967). From 1966 to 1971, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Chișinău Yiddish National Musical-Dramatic Theater as a violinist and conductor, composing music for productions like "Zyamke Kopach" and "Hershele Ostropoller." Later, he became a member of the Moldavian Radio and Television Committee String Quartet (1967-1986) and the musical director of the "Moldovan Violinists" ensemble.
Teaching and Recognition
Since 1986, Dubossarsky has taught at the Moldavian National Academy of Music, Theater, and Fine Arts, where he is a professor. His students include award-winning violinist Julian Gîrnet and pop guitarist Liviu Știrbu. Dubossarsky was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Moldova in 1989 and Maestru în arte of the Republic of Moldova in 2007.
Compositions
Dubossarsky's compositions are prolific and span a wide range of genres. His significant works include:
- Lyric cantata "Dorul"
- Suite for symphony orchestra- Concerto for violin and orchestra
- Scherzo for a unison of violins and symphony orchestra
- String quartet
- Divertissement for trumpet and string quartet
- Caprice for violin and French horn
- Piano pieces, including a sonata
- Sonata for solo cello
- Vocal cycle "Fables"
- Romances based on the works of Federico García Lorca, Maxim Tank, Emil Lотяnu, and others
- Choral works
- Songs based on the lyrics of R. Gorskaya, Grigore Vieru, and others- Orchestral arrangements
- "Seasons" (children's song suite)
- "12 Synagogue Melodies" (vocal-symphonic cycle)
- Music for the puppet show "Swan Lake"
- Music for television productions
Jewish Heritage and Influences
Dubossarsky's music is influenced by his Jewish heritage, evident in his trio for violin, cello, and piano based on Avrum Goldfaden's operettas "The Witch" and "Schmendrick." He has also composed music based on other Yiddish theater productions and incorporated Jewish melodies into his works, such as his 12 Synagogue Melodies.
