Mikhail Kollontay

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mikhail Kollontay
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Aug 21, 1952(1952-08-21)
Age	72
Birthplace	Moscow
Country	Russia
Horoscope	Leo

Mikhail Kollontay Biography

Mikhail Kollontay is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on August 21, 1952 in Moscow, Russia. His father, Georgiy Foodorovich Kollontay (1897-1954), was an artist. He was released in 1946 and rehabilitated posthumously. His mother, Ekaterina Ermolaeva (1922-192001), was a translator (English and modern Greek).

M. Glinka is the editor, compiler and author of the introductions and comments to this edition. Piano Compositions / Russian Piano Music, 2. Moscow: “Muzyka”, 1987 (under E. Nosenko).

Kollontay’s artistic style was formed under the influence of Russian Church music (from childhood sang in church choirs), the tradition of liturgical reading, the culture of early Russian singing and folklore (worked in the folk music department of the Moscow Conservatory; went on folklore expeditions). All this contributed to the liberation his intonation and his rhythmic, modal and compositional thinking, and to the formation of his own individual style. The following have performed Kollontay’s works: Yu. Bashmet, A. Boreiko, N. Burnasheva, A. Golyshev, Schostakovich State Quartet, E. Denisova (Austria), K. Dillingham (USA), I. Zaydenshnir, F. Cadena (Ecuador), A. Kornienko (Austria), Jens E. Christensen (Denmark), E. Kuschnerova (Germany), A. Naumenko (UK), N. Privarskaya, E. Rastvorova, M. Svetlov (USA), E. Serov, B. Tevlin, O. Tutova, V. Fedoseyev, A. Fiseisky, S. Cherepanov (Germany), I. Chukovskaya, V. Chpiller (Taiwan), A. Yakovlev (Argentina), O. Yanovich (USA), and others. Mariinsky Theatre performed The Captain’s Daughter opera by Kollontay in a concert version in 2016 for the first time.

Mikhail Kollontay’s repertoire includes “The Well-tempered Clavier”, a J.S. composition. Bach (volumes 1 & 2; State Radio recordings 1978; 1992, 1995, 1996; “Russian Disc”, 1991; 2002, 2018); late sonatas by J. Haydn and sonatas from W.A. Mozart; works by L. van Beethoven (including the op. 106, recordings from the State Radio 1983 and 1992; F. Chopin (four ballsades, etudes op. 25, sonata in B-minor, etc. ), F. Liszt (Sonata in B minor, “Christmas Tree,” etc. ); P.I. Tchaikovsky (Piano concerto No. 1, “The Seasons of the Year,” etc. M.I. Glinka (recordings of the All-Union Radio 1986; SWR Baden-Baden (Germany, 2001); A.S. Dargomyzhsky (1987 recording of the All-Union Radio); M.A. Balakirev (CD, 1995, a Saison Russe Recording); M.P. Mussorgsky (recording all piano compositions at Moscow State Conservatory in 2000; recording of “Pictures at an Exhibition”, and participation in a TV movie dedicated to this composition, NHK Japan, 1992); Komitas; Yu.M. Butsko (“Dythyramb”) for piano and orchestra, Melodiya recording, 1989; Sonata, All-Union Radio recording 1983), B.A. Tchaikovsky, A.A. Bouzovkin, V.G. Arzoumanov, V.V. Ryabov (CD 2007, Lighthouse).

Mikhail Kollontay Net Worth

Mikhail Kollontay is one of the richest Composer from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mikhail Kollontay 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mikhail Georgiyevich Kollontay, Russian composer and pianist (Russian: Mikhail Georgievich Kollontai; born August 21, 1952, Moscow). Ermolaev is also his mother’s maiden name.

1971 was his graduation from the Moscow Conservatory’s Music College with a double major (piano and theory/composition). 1977 was the year he received his diploma as a pianist from Moscow Conservatory. He studied under Professor V. V. Gornostayeva and continued to be her assistant in 1979. 1978, he received his diploma in composition from Professor A. S. Leman. Since 1979, member of the Union of Composers of the USSR. From 1979 to 2003, taught at Moscow Conservatory (intermittently, first as V. Gornostayeva’s assistant; then as a faculty member, and finally, as a special piano teacher at the Gnessin Musical Pedagogical Institute from 1989 to 1991). Since 1991, I have performed various duties in Moscow churches, including choir singer, altar server, and guard. Since 2003, professor (piano), at Tainan National University of the Arts in Taiwan (ROC). ).

In 1989—1993 organized and headed the Creative Heritage Commission at the Union of Moscow Composers, which was engaged in preserving the archives of Moscow composers (among those saved are the archives of M. Raukhverger, M. Magidenko, N. Rakov, A. Balashov). Initiated the “Heritage” musical meetings (1990) and chaired the organizing committee. Prepared and presented the 15-hour broadcasts, “The Day of M.I. Glinka’s Music” and “The Day of A.S. Dargomyzhsky’s Music,” “Orpheus” radio station programmes on S.I. Taneyev, G. Enescu, E.G. Gilels, M.A. Balakirev, V.B. Dovgan, N.N. Chargeishvili, A.S. Karamanov, Yu.M. Butsko, and others.

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Facts & Trivia

Mikhail Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Mikhail Kollontay celebrates birthday on August 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Mikhail Kollontay

1. Mikhail Kollontay is a Russian singer-songwriter.
2. He has released two albums, “The First” and “The Second”.
3. Kollontay’s music blends rock, pop, and electronic genres.
4. He has collaborated with popular Russian musicians such as Zemfira and Dima Bilan.
5. Kollontay won the award for Best Rock Album at the 2019 RU.TV Awards.
6. His most popular songs include “I’m Sorry”, “Bitter Chocolate”, and “Love in the City”.
7. Kollontay has over 200k followers on Instagram.
8. He was born on December 26th, 1986 in Moscow, Russia.
9. Kollontay studied at the Gnesin Academy of Music in Moscow.
10. In addition to singing, he also plays guitar and piano.