Muradeli, Vano Il'ich
(1908–1970)
Muradeli [Muradyélee] (Muradely; Muradov), Vano Il'ich (3–24/4–6–1908, Gori, Georgia; 8–14–1970, Tomsk). Grad. 1931 from the Tbilisi Cons., where he was a pupil of Barkhudaryan (comp.) and Bagrinovsky (cond.). Later did advanced study at the M. Cons. under Shekhter and Myaskovsky (1934–38). Held administrative and music directorship positions in theaters, the Composers' Union, and music ensembles. His opera The Great Friendship (perf. M., 11–7–1947) was the focus of the infamous Central…