Toradze, David Aleksandrovich
(1922–1983)
Toradze [Tarádzi], David Aleksandrovich (4–14–1922, Tbilisi; 11–7–1983, same). Comp. and pedagogue. Studied with A. Virsaladze (pf) and Barkhudaryan (comp.) at the Tbilisi Cons. (1937–39), then worked with Glier at the M. Cons. (1939–41). Following post-grad. work at the Tbilisi Cons. (1948–51), joined its faculty (1952). Among his students was Gabeli. Is known especially for his songs, operas, and ballets, which often feature patriotic or national subjects. His son, pianist Aleksandr Toradze…