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(1880-1951) He was born in Moscow and trained as a pianist and composer at the Moscow Conservatory where he also taught for a while. In 1921, having achieved considerable recognition for his compositions in Russia, he left to acquaint the West with his newest music. Except for a brief return in 1927, the composer remained abroad until his death in London, in 1951.- Category ID : 24894