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A. V. Aleksandrov

Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov (13 April [O.S. 1 April] 1883 – 8 July 1946, born Koptelov (Russian: Копте́лов) or Koptelev (Russian: Коптелев) was a Soviet and Russian composer and founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble, who wrote the music for the State Anthem of the Soviet Union, which in 2000 became the National Anthem of the Russian Federation (with new lyrics). During his career, he also worked as a professor of the Moscow Conservatory, and became a Doctor of Arts. His work was recognized by the awards of the title of People's Artist of the USSR and two Stalin Prizes.

Birth and Death Data: Born Plakhino (village in Zakharovsky District, Russia), Died July 8, 1946 (Berlin (federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1902 - 1937

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, choral director, arranger, composer

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 61 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 1002 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Asra A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1002 10-in. approximately 1902 Asra A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1003 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Vanka A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1003 10-in. approximately 1902 Vanka A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1004 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Solnze hisenka A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1004 10-in. between 1902 and 1908 Solnze hisenka A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1005 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Kalinka A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1005 10-in. between 1902 and 1908 Kalinka A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1016 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Maya saria A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1016 10-in. approximately 1902 Maya saria A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1017 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Kogda be shezn A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1017 10-in. approximately 1902 Kogda be shezn A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1018 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Ou kazaca A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1018 10-in. approximately 1902 Ou kazaca A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1019 7-in. between 1902 and October 1905 Serenada Don Juana A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1019 10-in. between 1902 and 1908 Serenada Don Juana A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1367 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 Nie brani A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1367 10-in. approximately 1903 Nie brani A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1368 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 Priacha A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1368 10-in. between 1903 and 1908 Priacha A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1369 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 Yeo oosh niet A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1369 10-in. between 1903 and 1908 Yeo oosh niet A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1391 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 Ya pommu vsio A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1391 10-in. approximately 1903 Ya pommu vsio A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1392 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 Vdol po ulitze A. V. Aleksandrov Baritone vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 61 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Aleksandrov, A. V.," accessed December 25, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104851.

Aleksandrov, A. V.. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 25, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104851.

"Aleksandrov, A. V.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 25 December 2025.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104851

External Sources

Wikipedia: Александр Александров

Discogs: A. V. Aleksandrov

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RILM: A. V. Aleksandrov

IMDb: A. V. Aleksandrov

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Aleksandrov, A. V. (Aleksandr Vasilʹevich), 1883-1946 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85065932

Wikidata: Александр Александров - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q319708

VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/34642391

MusicBrainz: Александр Александров - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2414132d-2df1-4505-92e7-89f6cf09f5a3

Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/165973 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/165973

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