Nikolai Karetnikov
, 1930 - 1994
Nikolai Karetnikov was a Russian and Soviet avant-gard composer. He was influenced by the Second Viennese School. He is most famous for composing operas Tijl Uilenspiegel and Mystery of St. Paul. His unique musical style and independence were criticized by the Soviet authorities, because of that he worked more for TV and cinema.
Bio prepared by Hanna Paulouskaya, University of Warsaw, hannapa@al.uw.edu.pl
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