Kirill Kondrashin

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The biography chronicles the life of Kirill Kondrashin, detailing his journey from a modest upbringing and early conducting at 17 to his significant career in Leningrad and the Bolshoi Theatre. It explores his departure from the Bolshoi, his flourishing symphonic career, and his defection in 1978, culminating in his untimely death in 1981. The book includes 20 photographs, a comprehensive discography, bibliography, and index, providing a thorough insight into his contributions to music.