Kirill Vladimirovich Molchanov was born in Moscow, USSR, on 7th September, 1922. His mother was a well-known opera singer. By the age of twelve he had already composed his first opera, 'Moydodr' (literal translation: 'Wash 'till holes'), which was based on the popular children's poetry.In 1937 he participated as a pianist and composer in the first All-Union competition of young Soviet talents, during which time he was spotted by A N Alexandrov of the Moscow Conservatory. During the Second World...
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