Background
ARANOV, Shiko was born in 1905 in Tatarbunary, Southern Bessarabia, now Odessa Oblast.
ARANOV, Shiko was born in 1905 in Tatarbunary, Southern Bessarabia, now Odessa Oblast.
Since 1923 studied musical theory and composition, Kishinev Conservatory. 1933 graduated composition and trumpet class, Bucharest Conservatory.
Until occupation of Bessarabia by Soviet Army in 1940 worked in Rumania. 1940-1942 Conductor, Kishinev Philharmonic Orchestra. 1942-1948 Conductor and Artistic Director, Moldavia State Jazz Band.
1948-1956 Artistic Director, Moldavia State Dance Ensemble.