Description: (Composer)
Tikhon Nikolayevich Khrennikov was a prominent Russian and Soviet composer, pianist, and General Secretary of the Union of Soviet Composers from 1948 to 1991. He was known for his political activities and composed a diverse range of musical works, including symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, and film scores. Khrennikov's career was closely tied to the political environment of the Soviet Union until its dissolution in 1991.