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My Take
Glazunov fascinates me as a bridge figure in Russian music. A child prodigy from Saint Petersburg, he became director of the conservatory and held it together through the upheaval of revolution, reshaping the institution across its Petrograd and Leningrad incarnations. His Saxophone Concerto reveals a lyrical elegance that even a casual listener like me can feel. But what I admire most is that he didn't just compose; he taught and protected the next generation. Passing on talent rather than hoarding it is, to me, the mark of a true master, and his music still rings out worldwide.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alexander Glazunov
- Name (Japanese)
- アレクサンドル・グラズノフ
- Reading
- あれくさんどる・ぐらずのふ
- Born
- July 29, 1865 – March 21, 1936
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / conductor / pedagogue / musicologist / music educator
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- People's Artist of the RSFSR
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | String Quartet No. 2 | — | |
| Notable work | Saxophone Concerto | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander Glazunov born?
July 29, 1865 – March 21, 1936.
Where is Alexander Glazunov from?
Alexander Glazunov is from Saint Petersburg, Russia.
What does Alexander Glazunov do?
Alexander Glazunov works as composer, conductor, pedagogue, musicologist, music educator.
What is Alexander Glazunov known for?
Notable works include String Quartet No. 2, Saxophone Concerto.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.