Aleksey Zhivotov

Aleksey Semyonovich Zhivotov (Russian: Алексей Семенович Животов, 1 November or 14 November 1904 – 27 August 1964) was a Russian composer, who was born in Kazan and died in Leningrad. He studied at the Leningrad Conservatory with Vladimir Shcherbachyov. He was a committee member of the Leningrad Composers' Union. His best-known works are his song cycles.

He lived to the age of 59, and there is very little on his life via primary sources, biographical information, or other records.

Works

 * Sketches for Nonet (1929)
 * Suite for a large orchestra (1928)
 * "West" symphonic cycle (1932)
 * Festive Overture
 * Heroic March
 * Theatrical Suite
 * Dance Suite

Filmography

 * 1932 - Glory of the world
 * 1937 - For the Soviet Motherland
 * 1955 - Twelfth Night