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Blacher, Boris

Chinese born of Russian parents, Modern period composer Boris Blacher (1903-1975) studied music in Irkutsk, Siberia, Harbin, China, and Berlin. His most successful compositions were his ballets. He also wrote Variations on a Theme of Paganini in 1947.

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Blacher, Boris (1903 - 1975), Germany
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
Boris Blacher
Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life, works, and photograph.
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001: Blacher, Boris
Biography.
Art Songs by Blacher
List of songs and song cycles, some with texts.
Blacher, Boris
Information about "Dance Scenes," a ballet never staged during his life.
Blacher, Boris
Musical biography noting his ironic style, his teaching, and his arranging with summary of important works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
Blacher, Boris (1903 - 1975)
Brief biography and caricature with summary of orchestral music.

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