Alexander Glazunov

Russia, 1881–1936

Bridge between 'The Five' and the Soviet era — a symphonist of Belyayev-circle polish who, as director of the St Petersburg Conservatory, mentored the young Shostakovich.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Alexander Glazunov and 1 artist Alexander Glazunov influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Alexander Glazunov?

• Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov — Glazunov was Rimsky-Korsakov's private pupil from age 14 — his prodigious First Symphony (1882) the fruit of that mentorship.
• Mily Balakirev — Balakirev championed the teenage Glazunov, premiering his First Symphony — the Balakirev circle's blessing on the next generation.

Which artists did Alexander Glazunov influence?

• Dmitri Shostakovich — Glazunov, as director of the Petrograd Conservatory, mentored and protected the needy young Shostakovich — the paternal bridge from the old Russian school.