Background
Aleksandrov, Anatolii was born on May 25, 1888 in Moscow.
Aleksandrov, Anatolii was born on May 25, 1888 in Moscow.
Studied musical theory at Moscow University under N.Zhiliaev and S.Taneev, 1907-1910. Studied musical theory at Moscow University under N.Zhiliaev and S.Taneev, 1907-1910. Graduated from the Moscow Conservatory 1916.
Received early musical training from his mother. First compositions at the age of eight. Gold medallist. Appeared in concerts playing his own works till 1974.
Worked with Narkompros, 1918-1920. Conductor and editor with a broadcasting station, 1922-1923. Taught from 1923. Professor at the Moscow Conservatory, 1926-1956.
Among his many pupils was N. Budashkin. For several years headed the children’s section of the Union of Composers of the USSR. Produced a wide range of piano and vocal compositions.