Pirumov, Aleksandr Ivanovich

Pirumov [Peerúmuhff], Aleksandr Ivanovich (2–6–1930, Tbilisi). Grad. 1956 from the M. Cons., where he was a pupil of Kabalevsky. Also completed postgrad. work there in 1960. Taught at the M. Cons. Mus. Sch. (from 1958) and at the M. Cons. (from 1962, comp. and counterpoint). His students incl. Artyomov and Firsova. As a comp., is best known for the oratorio The Days of October, Requiem, Quartet No. 2, and Sym. No. 2. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending Days of October (orat…