Vasily Kalinnikov

Russian composer

Vasily Sergeyevich Kalinnikov (Russian: Васи́лий Серге́евич Кали́нников; 13 January 1866 [O.S. 1 January 1866] – 11 January 1901 [O.S. 29 December 1900]) was a Russian composer. His body of work consists of two symphonies, several additional orchestral works, and numerous songs, all of them imbued with characteristics of folksong. His symphonies, particularly the First, were frequently performed in the early 20th century. Kalinnikov's musical style was inspired by composers like Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov, and is notable for its expressive melodies and lush orchestration.

His younger brother Viktor Kalinnikov (1870–1927) was also a composer, mainly of choral music.

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Works

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  • Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Nymphs, Symphonic Picture
  • Serenade for Strings in G minor
  • Symphony no. 1 in G minor
  • Symphony no. 1 in G minor: I. Allegro moderato
  • Symphony no. 1 in G minor: II. Andante commodamente
  • Symphony no. 1 in G minor: III. Scherzo: Allegro non troppo - Moderato assai
  • Symphony no. 1 in G minor: IV. Finale: Allegro moderato
  • Symphony no. 2 in A major
  • Symphony no. 2 in A major: I. Moderato - Allegro non troppo
  • Symphony no. 2 in A major: II. Andante cantabile
  • Symphony no. 2 in A major: III. Allegro scherzando
  • Symphony no. 2 in A major: IV. Andante cantabile - Allegro vivo
  • The Cedar and the Palm
  • Tsar Boris
  • Tsar Boris: Overture
  • Two Intermezzi for Orchestra
  • Two Intermezzi for Orchestra: No. 1 in F-sharp minor
  • Two Intermezzi for Orchestra: No. 2 in G major