Александр Основиков

Alexander Yakovlevich Osnovikov was born on July 31, 1928 in Kharkov (now Ukraine). Graduated from the music school named by Gnesenny and from the musoc college named by Ippolitov-Ivanov - the composition class of V. Muradeli (1958). Was the musical director of the orchestra under conduction of Boris Rensky (1958-1959). Worked in the Moscow Theater of Miniatures (1959-1966). Was the chief conductor of Mosconcert (1966-1980) and Rosconcert (1980-1982). Headed the ensemble "Veterans of Soviet Jazz" (1986-1988). The author of the operetta "You have my heart, Siberia", "Oh, Maritana" and many famous songs. Honored Artist of Russia (1995). Laureate of the All-Russian competition in Sochi (1976), All-Union Contest of the Composers' Union (1977), competition of sport songs (1999).