Background
Taktakishvili, Otar was born on July 27, 1924 in Tbilisi.
Taktakishvili, Otar was born on July 27, 1924 in Tbilisi.
1947 graduated composition class, Tbilisi Conservatory. 1950 completed postgrad, course at above.
Early training at the Tbilisi Music School. At the Conservatory, 1942-1949. Postgraduate work under S. Barkhudarian.
While a student, worked as conductor of the Radio Choir, 1947-1952. Conductor and artistic director with the State Choir, 1952-1956. With leading symphonic and choral ensembles in performances of his own works from 1957.
Teacher of composition at the Tbilisi Conservatory from 1959. Professor in 1966. His music was influenced in melody and rhythm by Georgian literature. Combined modern techniques with elements of folk music.
Composed operas, 2 symphonies, oratorios, cantatas, and other vocal and instrumental pieces.
Member, Communist Party, since 1951.
Member, Communist Party, since 1951.