Zhiganov, Nazib Gayazovich
(*1911)
Zhiganov [Zhigánuhff], Nazib Gayazovich (1–2/15–1911, Uralsk, Kazakhstan). Pedagogue and comp. Grad. 1938 from the M. Cons., where he was a pupil of Litinsky, then joined the faculty of the newly establ. Kazan Cons. in 1945 as its rector. Among his students were Chyrgal-Ool and F. Vasil'yev . His music combines classical and folk traditions. Is best known for his operas. Also wrote the first Tatar sym. Works: Sort by:DefaultDateTitleAscendingDescending 8 op., incl. Kachkyn (1939, M), Ildar…