The key facts

  • Composer Felix Yanov-Yanovsky died in his 93rd year of life
  • The Union of Composers and Bastakors of Uzbekistan announced his death on October 12
  • He created nine operas, four ballets, five symphonies and music for 60 films

Honored Art Worker of the Uzbek SSR Felix Yanov-Yanovsky died in his 93rd year of life.

The Union of Composers and Bastakors of Uzbekistan announced this on October 12.

"With deep sorrow we announce the passing of the Honored Art Worker of Uzbekistan, professor and composer Felix Markovich Yanov-Yanovsky," the creative association reported in its Telegram channel.

Yanov-Yanovsky was born on May 28, 1934, in Tashkent. He was the creator of nine operas, four ballets and five symphonies. Among his works are the operas "Orchestra" and "The Accompanist," the ballet "Urashima Taro," and a Requiem. Felix Markovich wrote music for 60 films, including animated ones, and for 15 theatrical productions.