Background
Svetlanov, Evgenii was born on September 6, 1928 in Moscow.
Svetlanov, Evgenii was born on September 6, 1928 in Moscow.
Graduated from the Gnesin Pedagogical Institute of Music, 1951. Graduated from the Moscow Conservatory, 1955. Pupil of Iu.
Learned music from the age of 6. Shaporin and A. Gauk. While a student, worked as assistant conductor with the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra on All-Union Radio and Television.
On the strength of a competition, was chosen as Conductor of Opera and Ballet by the Bolshoi Theatre. Chief conductor, 1963-1965. Chief conductor and artistic director of the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the USSR from 1965.
Followed the classical tradition. Composed symphonies, chamber music, instrumental and vocal works. Many guest performances abroad.
Guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Lives in Moscow and London.