Composer Dmitry Smolsky celebrates 80th anniversary

25 июля 2017

Composer and teacher Dmitry Smolsky turns 80 today. The People's Artist and State Award laureate is celebrating the anniversary in the family circle. Major festivities have been postponed for October, when the symphonic orchestra under Alexander Anisimov and soloists will perform Smolsky’s new and popular works at the Belarusian State Philharmonic.

More than 70 contemporary composers, including Gorelova, Domoratsky, Kuryan and others, are among Smolsky’s apprentices. His sons Dmitry and Viktor are following in their father’s footsteps. The name of the younger is known around the world — he is an iconic rock musician, producer, composer and guitarist in famous bands, including Rage.