People's Artist of Belarus Leonid Zakhlevny marks 70th anniversary

16 января 2017

By Elena Bormotova: President Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated Leonid Zakhlevny, a composer whose songs are known to every Belarusian, on the 70th anniversary.

The People's Artist name is inextricably linked to Belteleradiocompany’s Byaseda ensemble. Leonid Zakhlevny has been its permanent head for a quarter century. Besides Belarus, the honoured music group has toured tens of countries.

The maestro also worked as a music editor at Belarusfilm and has composed scores to tens of documentary, feature and animation films. As a professional composer, Zakhlevny is the author of cantatas, piano pieces and symphonies.

Based on melodism, lyricism and the folk traditions of national musical heritage, Zakhlevny’s works are often called folk songs. They are included in the repertoire of many local artists and bands.

Byaseda’s nearest concert will take place on 27 January at Minsk Concert Hall to mark Leonid Zakhlevny’s anniversary.