Grigori Gamburg

Grigori Gamburg was born in Warsaw. In 1922 finished Tiflis Conservatory the Departments of Violin and Composition, in 1927 finished Moscow Conservatory (Department of Composition and Conducting), in 1928 finished PHD. Between 1928-1941 taught at the Chamber Ensemble of Moscow Conservatory (Professor since 1939). From 1931-1962 he was the principal conductor of the Cinematography Orchestra, recorded music for many films. Grigori Gamburg taught at the Institute of Military Conductors, since 1954 taught at the Gnessin Musical-Pedagogical Institute. Died in Moscow.