Yuri Temirkanov is a distinguished Russian conductor born on December 10, 1938, in Nalchik, Soviet Union. He began his musical career at the Leningrad Conservatory and quickly established himself as a talented conductor. In 1967, he won the prestigious All-Soviet National Conducting Competition, which propelled his career forward. Following this success, Temirkanov was appointed Principal Conductor of the Leningrad P
... MeerYuri Temirkanov is a distinguished Russian conductor born on December 10, 1938, in Nalchik, Soviet Union. He began his musical career at the Leningrad Conservatory and quickly established himself as a talented conductor. In 1967, he won the prestigious All-Soviet National Conducting Competition, which propelled his career forward. Following this success, Temirkanov was appointed Principal Conductor of the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra (now known as the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra) in 1968, a position he held until 1988.
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