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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Nikita Bogoslovsky
| name = Nikita Bogoslovsky
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| honorific_suffix = [[People's Artist of the USSR|PAU]]
| native_name = {{nobold|Никита Богословский}}
| image = Nikita Bogoslovsky.jpg
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| caption = Bogoslovsky in 1997
| background = non_performing_personnel
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1913|05|22}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1913|05|22|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russian Empire|Russia]]
| birth_place = [[Saint Petersburg]], Russian Empire
| death_date = {{death date and age|2004|04|04|1913|05|22}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2004|04|04|1913|05|22|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Moscow]], [[Russian Federation|Russia]]
| death_place = [[Moscow]], Russia
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| occupation = [[composer]], [[Conducting|conductor]]
| instrument = [[piano]]
| occupation = Composer, conductor
| years_active = 1928–2004
| instrument = Piano
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| years_active = 1928–2004
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'''Nikita Vladimirovich Bogoslovsky''' ({{lang-ru|Ники́та Влади́мирович Богосло́вский}}; May 22, 1913 in [[Saint-Petersburg]], [[Russian Empire]] – April 4, 2004 in [[Moscow]], [[Russian Federation|Russia]]) was a [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] [[Music of Russia|Russian composer]], author of more than 200 songs, 8 [[symphonies]] (1940–1991), 17 [[operetta]]s and [[Musical theatre|musical comedies]], 58 [[soundtrack]]s, and 52 scores for theater productions.


'''Nikita Vladimirovich Bogoslovsky'''{{efn|{{langx|ru|Никита Владимирович Богословский|{{transliteration|ru|Nikita Vladimirovich Bogoslovsky}}}}}} (22 May 1913{{spaced ndash}}4 April 2004) was a [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] and [[Russia]]n composer.<ref name="rollberg">{{cite book|title=Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema|author=Peter Rollberg|publisher=Rowman & Littlefield|year=2016|place=US|isbn=978-1442268425|pages=113–114}}</ref> Author of more than 300 songs, 8 [[Symphony|symphonies]] (1940–1991), 17 [[operetta]]s and [[Musical theatre|musical comedies]], 58 [[soundtrack]]s, and 52 scores for theater productions. Many of his songs were made for film.<ref name="rollberg"/>
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Bogoslovsky is best known for two [[Mark Bernes]]'s trademark songs from the [[Great Patriotic War]] film ''[[Two Fighters]]'' (Dva boitsa, 1943), "[[Tyomnaya noch]]" (Dark Night) and "Shalandy polnye kefali" (Boats Full of Mullets).


Bogoslovsky was born into an aristocratic family in [[Saint Petersburg|St. Petersburg]], [[Russian Empire]]. At the age of 4 in 1917, the new communist government born from the [[Russian Revolution|Russian revolution]] confiscated his families lands and properties in the Russian provinces of [[Veliky Novgorod|Novgorod]] and [[Tambov]]. His earliest musical inspiration was his mothers playing of songs by [[Alexander Vertinsky|Alexander Vertinskiy]]. He began receiving Piano lessons at 3, and studied composition with [[Alexander Glazunov]] in 1927–1928 and as an audit at [[Saint Petersburg Conservatory|Leningrad Conservatory]] in 1930–1934.<ref name="rollberg"/>
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Among his many honorary titles and State awards were [[People's Artist of the USSR]] (1983), [[Order of the Red Banner of Labour]] (1971), and [[Order of the Red Star]] (1946).<ref name="biog">{{cite web | author = | date = | url = http://www.biograph.ru/bank/bogoslovskyi.htm| title = Никита Владимирович Богословский| publisher = www.biograph.ru | accessdate = 2011-01-01}}</ref>


His first musical was written at age 15, titled, "Noch pered Rozhdestvom" (Christmas Eve night). Bogoslovsky's songs represented the hopes and dreams of the Soviet/Russian people, and often were written about the history of Russia. <ref>{{Cite book |last=Rollberg |first=Peter |title=Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema |date=November 7, 2008 |publisher=Scarecrow press |year=2008 |edition=30th |location=Lanham, Maryland |language=en}}</ref>
== Selected filmography ==

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He is best known for two [[Mark Bernes]]'s trademark songs from the war film ''[[Two Soldiers (1943 film)|Two Soldiers]]'' (1943): "Tyomnaya noch" ([[Dark Is the Night (Soviet song)|Dark Is the Night]]) and "Shalandy polnye kefali" (Boats Full of Mullets).

In the post-Stalin period, Bogoslovsky was particularly successful with music for comedies. His output ranged from pop to folklore and neoclassical symphonic tunes.<ref name="rollberg"/>

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Among his many honorary titles and state awards were [[People's Artist of the USSR]] (1983), [[Order of the Red Banner of Labour]] (1971), and [[Order of the Red Star]] (1946).<ref name="biog">{{cite web | author = | date = | url = http://www.biograph.ru/bank/bogoslovskyi.htm| title = Никита Владимирович Богословский| publisher = www.biograph.ru | accessdate = 2011-01-01}}</ref> He died 4 April 2004 in [[Moscow]].

== Filmography ==
* ''[[Treasure Island (1938 film)|Treasure Island]]'' (Остров сокровищ, 1938)
* ''[[Treasure Island (1938 film)|Treasure Island]]'' (Остров сокровищ, 1938)
* ''Puss in Boots'' (Кот в сапогах, 1938)
* ''[[A Great Life]]'' (Большая жизнь, 1939)
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* ''[[The Fighters (1939 film)|The Fighters]]'' (Истребители, 1939)
* ''A Little Liar'' (Лгунишка, 1938)
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* ''[[Mysterious Island (1941 film)|Mysterious Island]]'' (Таинственный остров, 1941)
* ''Three Musketeers (Три мушкетёра, 1939)
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* ''[[Alexander Parkhomenko (film)|Alexander Parkhomenko]]'' (Александр Пархоменко, 1942)
* ''A Major Life'' (Большая жизнь, part 1, 1939)
*''[[A Good Lad]]'' (Славный малый, 1942)
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* ''Fighters'' (Истребители, 1939)
* ''[[Two Soldiers (1943 film)|Two Soldiers]]'' (Два бойца, 1943)
* ''Galya'' (Галя, 1940)
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* ''[[It Happened in the Donbas]]'' (Это было в Донбассе, 1945)
* ''Mother'' (Мать, 1941)
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*''[[Fifteen-Year-Old Captain]]'' (Пятнадцатилетний капитан, 1945)
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* ''A Mystery Island'' (Таинственный остров, 1941)
* ''[[A Crazy Day]]'' (Безумный день, 1956)
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* ''Alexandr Parkhomenko'' (Александр Пархоменко, 1942)
* ''[[Two Fighters]]'' (Два бойца, 1943)
*''[[Different Fortunes]]'' (Разные судьбы, 1956)
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* ''[[20,000 Leagues Across the Land]]'' (Леон Гаррос ищет друга, 1960)
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* ''Fifteen Year Old Captain'' (Пятнадцатилетний капитан, 1945)
*''[[Thrice Resurrected]]'' (Трижды воскресший, 1960)
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* ''[[It Happened in Donbass]]'' (Это было в Донбассе, 1945)
*''[[It Was I Who Drew the Little Man]]'' (Человечка нарисовал я, 1960)
* ''A Major Life'' (Большая жизнь, 1946, part 2)
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* ''[[Dog Barbos and Unusual Cross]]'' (Пёс Барбос и необычный кросс, 1961)
* ''Oleko Dundich'' (Олеко Дундич, 1958, USSR-Yugoslavia)
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* ''[[Vingt Mille Lieues sur la Terre|Leon Garros Is Looking for a Friend]]'' (Леон Гаррос ищет друга, 1960)
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* ''[[Dog Barbos and Unusual Cross]]'' (Пес Барбос и необычный кросс, 1960)
* ''[[Bootleggers (1961 film)|Bootleggers]]'' (Самогонщики, 1961)
* ''[[Bootleggers (1961 film)|Bootleggers]]'' (Самогонщики, 1961)
*''[[No Fear, No Blame]]'' (Без страха и упрёка, 1962)
* ''A Free Kick'' (Штрафной удар, 1963)
* ''[[An Easy Life]]'' (Легкая жизнь, 1964)
* ''[[An Easy Life]]'' (Лёгкая жизнь, 1964)
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* ''[[The Mysterious Monk]]'' (Таинственный монах, 1967)
* ''No and Yes'' (Нет и да, 1966)
*''[[Ilf and Petrov Rode a Tram]]'' (Ехали в трамвае Ильф и Петров, 1972)
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* ''Mysterious Monk'' (Таинственный монах, 1966)
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* ''[[The Headless Horseman (1972 film)|The Headless Horseman]]'' (Всадник без головы, 1973)
* ''A Man With a Green Glove'' (Человек в зеленой перчатке, 1967)

* ''Golden Watch'' (Золотые часы, 1968)
==External links==
* ''Fleeting Wonder'' (Факир на час, 1972)

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* ''The Headless Horseman'' (Всадник без головы, 1973)
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* ''A Woman Stranger'' (Незнакомка, 1979)

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}


==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:39, 5 October 2024

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vladimirovich and the family name is Bogoslovsky.
Nikita Bogoslovsky
Никита Богословский
Bogoslovsky in 1997
Background information
Born(1913-05-22)22 May 1913
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Died4 April 2004(2004-04-04) (aged 90)
Moscow, Russia
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor
InstrumentPiano
Years active1928–2004

Nikita Vladimirovich Bogoslovsky[a] (22 May 1913 – 4 April 2004) was a Soviet and Russian composer.[1] Author of more than 300 songs, 8 symphonies (1940–1991), 17 operettas and musical comedies, 58 soundtracks, and 52 scores for theater productions. Many of his songs were made for film.[1]

Bogoslovsky was born into an aristocratic family in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire. At the age of 4 in 1917, the new communist government born from the Russian revolution confiscated his families lands and properties in the Russian provinces of Novgorod and Tambov. His earliest musical inspiration was his mothers playing of songs by Alexander Vertinskiy. He began receiving Piano lessons at 3, and studied composition with Alexander Glazunov in 1927–1928 and as an audit at Leningrad Conservatory in 1930–1934.[1]

His first musical was written at age 15, titled, "Noch pered Rozhdestvom" (Christmas Eve night). Bogoslovsky's songs represented the hopes and dreams of the Soviet/Russian people, and often were written about the history of Russia. [2]

He is best known for two Mark Bernes's trademark songs from the war film Two Soldiers (1943): "Tyomnaya noch" (Dark Is the Night) and "Shalandy polnye kefali" (Boats Full of Mullets).

In the post-Stalin period, Bogoslovsky was particularly successful with music for comedies. His output ranged from pop to folklore and neoclassical symphonic tunes.[1]

Among his many honorary titles and state awards were People's Artist of the USSR (1983), Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1971), and Order of the Red Star (1946).[3] He died 4 April 2004 in Moscow.

Filmography

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Notes

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  1. ^ Russian: Никита Владимирович Богословский, romanized: Nikita Vladimirovich Bogoslovsky

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Peter Rollberg (2016). Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema. US: Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 113–114. ISBN 978-1442268425.
  2. ^ Rollberg, Peter (November 7, 2008). Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema (30th ed.). Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow press.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ "Никита Владимирович Богословский". www.biograph.ru. Retrieved 2011-01-01.

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