Rodion Shchedrin
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Rodion Shchedrin
Summary
Rodion Shchedrin is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on December 16, 1932[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on August 29, 2025[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], music educator[8], librettist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Rodion Shchedrin's place of birth was Moscow[2].
- Rodion Shchedrin passed away in Munich[4].
- Rodion Shchedrin was born on December 16, 1932[3].
- Rodion Shchedrin died on August 29, 2025[5].
- Among Rodion Shchedrin's spouses was Maya Plisetskaya[12].
- Rodion Shchedrin held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
- Rodion Shchedrin held citizenship in Lithuania[14].
- Rodion Shchedrin held citizenship in Russia[15].
- Rodion Shchedrin held citizenship in Germany[16].
- Rodion Shchedrin's professions included composer[6].
- Rodion Shchedrin worked as a pianist[7].
- Rodion Shchedrin's professions included music educator[8].
- Rodion Shchedrin's professions included librettist[9].
- Rodion Shchedrin worked as a university teacher[10].
- Rodion Shchedrin worked as a film score composer[17].
- Rodion Shchedrin's field of work was music[18].
- Rodion Shchedrin's field of work was music education[19].
- Among Rodion Shchedrin's employers was Moscow Conservatory[20].
- Rodion Shchedrin was educated at Moscow Conservatory[21].
- Rodion Shchedrin was educated at Central Music School[22].
- A notable work attributed to Rodion Shchedrin is Q2030888[23].
- A notable work attributed to Rodion Shchedrin is Q2213633[24].
- A notable work attributed to Rodion Shchedrin is The Lady with the Dog[25].
- A notable work attributed to Rodion Shchedrin is Lolita[26].
- Rodion Shchedrin received the USSR State Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Moscow[2], Rodion Shchedrin… he was born on December 16, 1932[3].
Education
Educated at Moscow Conservatory[21], a conservatory[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1866[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Central Music School[22], a middle school[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1932[34]. Studied under Yuri Shaporin[35] and Yakov Flier[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], music educator[8], librettist[9], university teacher[10], and film score composer[17]. Fields of work include music[18], a type of arts[37] and music education[19], a branch of education[38]. Rodion Shchedrin was employed by Moscow Conservatory[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Q2030888[23], Q2213633[24], The Lady with the Dog[25], and Lolita[26]. Things named for Rodion Shchedrin include 4625 Shchedrin[39], an asteroid[40].
Recognition
Awards received include USSR State Prize[27], a Soviet state award[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1966[43]; Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[44]; People's Artist of the USSR[45], an award[46], in Soviet Union[47], founded in 1936[48]; Lenin Prize[49], a Soviet state award[50], in Soviet Union[51], founded in 1925[52]; State Prize of the Russian Federation[53], a national award[54], in Russia[55], founded in 1992[56]; and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[57], a grade of an order[58], in Russia[59].
Personal Life
Rodion Shchedrin was married to Maya Plisetskaya[12].
Death and Burial
Rodion Shchedrin died on August 29, 2025[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].
Why It Matters
Rodion Shchedrin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include 4625 Shchedrin[39], an asteroid[40].
FAQs
Where was Rodion Shchedrin born?
Rodion Shchedrin's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Where did Rodion Shchedrin die?
Rodion Shchedrin passed away in Munich[4].
Who was Rodion Shchedrin married to?
Rodion Shchedrin's spouses include Maya Plisetskaya[12].
What did Rodion Shchedrin do for work?
Rodion Shchedrin worked as composer[6], pianist[7], music educator[8], librettist[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Rodion Shchedrin go to school?
Rodion Shchedrin was educated at Moscow Conservatory[21] and Central Music School[22].
What awards did Rodion Shchedrin receive?
Honors received include USSR State Prize[27], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[44], People's Artist of the USSR[45], and Lenin Prize[49].