Felix Yanov-Yanovsky, a prominent composer, Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, and professor, has reportedly passed away in Tashkent at the age of 92 on October 12. The official announcement was made by the Composers' Union of Uzbekistan, marking a significant moment of mourning for the country's artistic community.

Born in Tashkent in 1934, Yanov-Yanovsky pursued a rigorous musical education, graduating from the Tashkent State Conservatory in violin in 1957 and subsequently in composition in 1959. Even during his student years, he established himself as an active musician, performing in drama theatre orchestras, the State Symphony Orchestra, and the String Quartet of the Uzbek Radio.

The late composer's extensive creative legacy encompasses a wide array of genres, including nine operas, four ballets, five symphonies, as well as numerous instrumental concertos, chamber, vocal, and choral pieces. Among his most notable works are the operas "Orchestra" and "Accompanist," the ballet "Urashima Taro," and a solemn "Requiem." Furthermore, he purportedly composed scores for 60 films—including the well-known animated feature "It Rains Kindly"—and 15 theatre productions.

In addition to his composition work, Yanov-Yanovsky dedicated decades to pedagogy, teaching at the Tashkent Conservatory starting in 1961 and earning a professorship in 1988. Musicologist Inessa Gulzarova noted that his educational contribution was equally monumental, helping generations of students forge their distinct artistic identities. His music was allegedly performed across the UK, Germany, France, the US, and Japan, earning international acclaim throughout his lengthy career.

Source: www.gazeta.uz