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Igor BezrodniujRussian violinist, conductor, teacher
Date of Birth: 07.05.1930
Country:  Georgia |
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Biography of Igor Bezrodny
Igor Bezrodny was a Russian violinist, conductor, and educator. He was born on November 18, 1927, in Moscow, Russia. Bezrodny began learning to play the violin from his parents, who were both violin teachers. He graduated from the Central Music School in Moscow and later attended the Moscow Conservatory, where he completed his studies in 1953. He then pursued postgraduate studies at the conservatory under the guidance of A.I. Yampolsky.
Accomplishments and Career
In 1948, Bezrodny became a soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held for many years. He achieved recognition early in his career by winning the top prizes at prestigious international competitions, including the Prague Spring Competition in 1949 and the J.S. Bach Competition in Leipzig in 1950. In 1951, he was awarded the Stalin Prize, further solidifying his reputation as a talented musician.
Bezrodny's talent as a violinist and conductor allowed him to perform extensively both in the Soviet Union and abroad. He was a member of a trio alongside D.A. Bashkirov and M.E. Khomitzer for over ten years. In addition to his performing career, Bezrodny also dedicated himself to teaching. He joined the faculty of the Moscow Conservatory in 1955 and became a professor in 1976. In 1981, he was appointed as the head of the department.
Later Years and Legacy
During the late 1960s, Bezrodny made his debut as a conductor in Irkutsk. From 1977 to 1981, he served as the artistic director of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra. In 1978, he was honored with the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR. In the early to mid-1980s, Bezrodny held the position of chief conductor of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra in Finland.
In 1991, Bezrodny became a professor at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. He continued to share his knowledge and expertise with aspiring musicians, counting M.V. Fedotov among his notable students. In his later years, Bezrodny often performed alongside his wife, Estonian violinist M. Tamper, who was also his student.
Bezrodny's contributions to music extended beyond his performances and teaching. He was the author of several violin transcriptions and co-authored the book "Pedagogical Method of Professor A.I. Yampolsky" with V.Y. Grigoriev in 1995. Bezrodny passed away in Helsinki on September 30, 1997, leaving behind a rich legacy as a celebrated Russian violinist, conductor, and educator.
