Georgian music stars died at age 66
Here are 2 famous musicians from Georgia died at 66:
Sulkhan Tsintsadze
Sulkhan Tsintsadze (August 23, 1925 Gori-September 15, 1991 Tbilisi) also known as სულხან ცინცაძე, Sulchan Zinzadse, Tsintsadze, Sulkhan or S. Tsintsdaze was a Georgian film score composer and composer.
He graduated from the Tbilisi State Conservatory in 1951 and began his career composing music for films in the 1950s. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1985 for his contribution to the music of Soviet cinema. Tsintsadze's most famous work is the music score for the popular 1978 Georgian film "Mimino" directed by Georgiy Daneliya. Throughout his career, he composed music for over 130 films and was known for his use of traditional Georgian folk music in his scores. Tsintsadze was also a respected composer of chamber and orchestral music and was a member of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences. He passed away in Tbilisi in 1991.
Tsintsadze was born in the Georgian town of Gori, the same birthplace as Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. He grew up in Tbilisi and began studying music at a young age. In addition to his film music and other compositions, Tsintsadze also taught at the Tbilisi State Conservatory, where he had previously studied. His students included some notable musicians and composers who went on to have successful careers in their own right. Tsintsadze's legacy continues to be celebrated in Georgia, where his music remains popular and influential in the country's cultural landscape. In 2015, a monument in his honor was unveiled in Tbilisi, and his compositions are regularly performed by the country's top orchestras and ensembles.
In addition to his notable work in films, Sulkhan Tsintsadze left a significant mark in the world of classical music. He composed a number of works for chamber ensembles and orchestras, including several concertos and symphonies. His music often incorporated elements of traditional Georgian folk melodies, as well as elements of modernism and avant-garde experimentation. Tsintsadze was known for his unique use of harmonies and rhythms, which set him apart from many of his contemporaries.
Throughout his career, Tsintsadze received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to music. In addition to being named a People's Artist of the USSR, he was also awarded the Shota Rustaveli Prize, one of Georgia's highest cultural honors. He also served as the chairman of the Georgian Composers' Union in the 1970s and 1980s, and was instrumental in promoting the work of other Georgian composers.
Despite his many achievements, Tsintsadze remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his life. He was known for his kind and supportive nature, and was beloved by his students and colleagues. Today, he is remembered as one of Georgia's most important musicians, and his contributions to the country's cultural heritage continue to be celebrated.
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Djansug Kakhidze
Djansug Kakhidze (May 26, 1935 Tbilisi-March 8, 2002 Tbilisi) also known as Jansug Kakhidze, Kakhidze, Jansug, Dzhansug Kakhidze, The Georgian Karajan or Slavic Karajan was a Georgian conductor, film score composer, music director and actor. He had one child, Vakhtang Kakhidze.
His most important albums: Symphonies 1 & 2, Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 (Georgia Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Jansug Kakhidze), Symphony No. 3 in A minor ("Scottish"), Op. 56 / The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave), Op. 26, Symphony no. 9 "The Great", Symphony No. 5 / Bright Sorrow, Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral", Pictures at an Exhibition / Night On Bald Mountain, Piano Concerto No. 2 / Paganini Rhapsody, Piano Concerto no. 1 / Piano Concerto no. 2 and Nights in the Gardens of Spain. Genres related to him: Contemporary classical music, Opera and Classical music.
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