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Timofey DokshyzerSoviet and Russian trumpeter, teacher and conductor
Date of Birth: 13.12.1921
Country:  Latvia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Musical Career
- Conductor and Educator
- International Recognition
- Personal Life and Legacy
- Publications and Discography
Early Life and Education
Timofey Dokshitser was born into a musical family in Nezhyn, Ukraine, in 1885. His father, Alexander Dokshitser, played trumpet in a local band. In 1932, the family moved to Moscow, where Timofey began studying trumpet at the Glazunov Music School. He later attended the Central Music School, studying under Mikhail Tabakov.
Musical Career
In 1941, Dokshitser won third prize at the All-Union Competition for Wind Instrument Players. During World War II, he served as a musician in the Moscow Military District orchestra. After the war, he joined the orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre. In 1947, he made history as the first Soviet wind instrument player to win first prize at the International Competition in Prague.
Conductor and Educator
In 1952, Dokshitser began studying conducting at the Moscow Conservatory. He occasionally conducted performances at the Bolshoi Theatre but eventually decided to focus on teaching. He was appointed assistant to Professor Tabakov at the Gnessin State Musical and Pedagogical Institute, where he later became head of the trumpet department.
International Recognition
Dokshitser was renowned for his virtuosity and expressive playing. He performed and taught extensively throughout Russia and abroad. Composers such as Weinburg, Arutyunyan, and Khachaturian dedicated compositions to him. He also made numerous transcriptions of works for other instruments, including violin.
Personal Life and Legacy
Dokshitser married twice and had a daughter, Olga. In 1989, he underwent heart surgery in the Netherlands. He later moved to Vilnius, Lithuania, with his second wife, Monna Rachgus. He died in Moscow in 2013 and was buried at the Donskoye Cemetery.
Publications and Discography
Dokshitser was the author of several books on trumpet playing, including "The Path to Creativity," "From a Trumpeter's Notebook," and "Trumpeter on Horseback." He also recorded numerous albums of his performances, which have been reissued on CD.
