Nikita Bogoslovsky
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Nikita Vladimirovich Bogoslovsky (22 May 1913 – 4 April 2004) was a Soviet and Russian composer. Author of more than 300 songs, 8 symphonies (1940–1991), 17 operettas and musical comedies, 58 soundtracks, and 52 scores for theater productions. Many of his songs were made for film.
Bogoslovsky was born into an aristocratic family in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire. At the age of 4 in 1917, the new communist government born from the Russian revolution confiscated his family's lands and properties in the Russian provinces of Novgorod and Tambov. His mother's playing of songs by Alexander Vertinsky were among his first musical inspirations; thus, he was taught piano from the age of 3, studying composing with Alexander Glazunov in 1927–1928 as an audit at the Leningrad Conservatory in 1930–1934.
His first musical was written at age 15, titled, "Noch pered Rozhdestvom" (Christmas Eve night); his first works expressed the hopes and desires of the Soviet people, telling the history of Russia. He is best known for two Mark Bernes's trademark songs from the war film Two Soldiers (1943): "Tyomnaya noch" (Dark Is the Night) and "Shalandy polnye kefali" (Boats Full of Mullets). In the post-Stalin period, Bogoslovsky was particularly successful with music for comedies. His output ranged from pop to folklore and neoclassical symphonic tunes.
Among his many honorary titles and state awards were People's Artist of the USSR (1983), Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1971), and Order of the Red Star (1946). He died 4 April 2004 in Moscow.
- Dreams for Balalaika and Orchestra - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Polka-Mazurka for Balalaika and Orchestra - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Meteor for Balalaika and Orchestra - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Ukrainian Souvenir - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Pizzicato-Polka for Balalaika and Orchestra - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- I Met You (Arr. Dmitry Tsarenko) - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Concert Variations for Balalaika and Orchestra - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- The Volga Quadrille - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Mazurka "Ballet Scenes" for Balalaika and Piano - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Kalinka - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- I Had Dreamed of You Three Years (Bonus Track) - Mikhail Rozhkov, Balalaika - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2, RV 439 "La Notte": I. Largo - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 2 in E-Flat Major (Arr. for String Orchestra) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Lyric Suite, Op. 54: III. Notturno - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: VII. Notturno - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Rhapsodie espagnole, M. 54: I. Prelude a la Nuit - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Nocturne for String Orchestra in B Major, Op. 40 - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act II: Aria. "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen" (Queen of the Night) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- 5 Nocturnes: I. Doux et calme - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Rusalka, Op. 114, Act I: "Mesicku" (Song to the Moon) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: I. Ondine - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Night On Bald Mountain - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor, B. 49 - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Fantasy Pieces, Op. 12: V. In der Nacht - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- 6 Soirées à Saint-Petersbourg, Op. 44: I. Romance in E-Flat Major (Arr. for Orchestra) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- 4 Nachtstücke, Op. 23: IV. Einfach - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- 2 Pieces for Violin and Piano, ILB 10 (Arr. for Flute and Harp): I. Nocturne - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Panambi, Ballet Suite: I. Moonlight on the Parana - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1 - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Blacksmith in the Woods, Op. 126: At night, In the morning, At the brook, Morning prayer, Forest-smithy - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Billy the Kid, Ballet Suite: IV. Prairie Night (Card Game at Night, Billy and his Sweetheart) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 19: I. Reverie Du Soir - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Studies for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 64: No. 17 "Solitude in a Tranquil Summer Night" - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- 24 Preludes, Op. 85: No. 14, Autumn-Night - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Moods, Op. 73: III. Night Ride - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14: V. Dream of a Sabbath Night - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Nights in the Gardens of Spain, IMF 8: II. Danza lejana - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Dark is the Night - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- May Night, Act I: Overture - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Pique dame, Op. 68, Act I: Duet. "Night Falls Down" (Liza, Pauline) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- 5 Nocturnes: V. Cinquième nocturne - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: V. May. White Nights - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Scythian Suite, Op. 20: III. Night - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet with Excerpts from Op. 87, 107 & 108: V. Cinderella's Waltz - Midnight (Arr. by Leopold Stokowski) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Divertimento No. 10, K. 247 "Londrish Nightmusic": II. Andante grazioso - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Images pour orchestre, L. 122, 2. Iberia: II. Les parfums de la nuit - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: IV. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Impressions, Op. 87: I. Twilight in the Snow - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Poeme in D-Flat Major, Op.39a (Arr. for String Orchestra) - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- 12 études d'execution transcendante, S. 139: XI. Harmonies du soir - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 19: IV. Nocturne - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Estampes, L. 100: II. Soirée dans Grenade - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
- Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4 - The Night in Classical Music - Nikita Bogoslovsky
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