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| Popular As | Rodion Shchedrin |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 16, 1932 (Russia) |
| Birthday | December 16 |
| Town/City | Russia |
| Nationality | Russia |
Rodion Shchedrin’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Rodion Shchedrin was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Composed ballets based on the classics and won the Lenin in 1984, the USSR State Prize in 1972, and the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1992.
His early works mixed folk music with tonal music. He also incorporated aleatoric and serial techniques.
He wrote the ballet Carmen Suite in 1967, which was based on Georges Bizet's opera. His 1971 ballet Anna Karenina was based on the Leo Tolstoy novel. His 1976 ballet Dead Souls was based on the novel by Nikolai Gogol.
His family was very musical. His father taught music theory and also composed music. He married ballerina Maya Plisetskaya in 1958.
He was inspired to compose 24 Preludes and Fugues after hearing the similar works of Dmitri Shostakovich.
