Khrennikov, Tikhon Nikolayevich
(*1913)
Khrennikov [Hryénnikuhff], Tikhon Nikolayevich (5–28/6–10–1913, Yelets). Grad. 1936 from the M. Cons., where he studied comp. with Litinsky and Shebalin and pf with H. Neuhaus. Joined its faculty in 1961, teaching A. Chaikovsky , Chudova, Gabeli, Galakhov, Karamanov, Kikta, Luchenok, Mel'nikov, and V. Ovchinnikov , among others. As a comp., is best known for his popular songs, symphonic, and stage works. Achieved his first international success with the Pf Conc. No. 1 and Symphony No. 1, both…