Zakharov, Vladimir Grigor'yevich
(1901–1956)
Zakharov [Zakháruhff], Vladimir Grigor'yevich (10–5/18–1901, Bogodukhov; 7–13–1956, M.). Comp., choral cond., and perf. on the balalaika. Grad. 1927 from the Rostov-on-Don Cons., where he studied with N. Kheifets . From 1932–56 was cond. and music director of the Pyatnitsky Folk Choir, for which he wrote the majority of his songs. Was a master of folk polyphony and created a song style more complex than was common at the time. Among his most famous songs are The Two Falcons and Who Can Tell…