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Gavril Popov (12 September, 1904 Novocherkassk – 17 February, 1972 Repino) was a Soviet era Russian composer. Popov studied at the Leningrad Conservatory from 1922 till 1930 under the direction of Nikolayev, Shcherbakov, and Steinberg. He was considered to have the raw talent of Shostakovich, and his early works, in particular the Septet (or Chamber Symphony) for flute, trumpet, clarinet, bassoon, violin, cello and bass and his Symphony No. 1, are sensational forward-looking works. Not suprisingly, he soon ran afoul of the authorities and, like Shostakovich, began writing in a more conservative idiom. Despite his alcoholism, Popov produced many works for orchestra including six completed symphonies. Many of his compositions, written under the strictures of the Soviet System are paeans to Soviet life and Communist heroes as prescribed by state authority. Examples include his Symphony No. 4 subtitled "Honor of the Motherland," and a poem-cantata titled "Honor to our Party." Popov also wrote several scores for films.

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