Background
He was born in Minsk, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (now Belarus), and began his study of music at the Moscow Conservatory.
He was born in Minsk, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (now Belarus), and began his study of music at the Moscow Conservatory.
Moscow Conservatory.
He continued his studies at the Belarusian State Conservatory, graduating in 1960. After completing his education, he took a position teaching at the Belarusian Conservatory where he taught notable students including Halina Harelava. His music has been performed internationally.
Dmitry Smolsky is the father of Victor Smolski, guitarist of the German heavy metal band Rage.