Vladimir Baragun
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Vladimir Baragun Бэрэгъун Владимир | |
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| Born | December 31, 1939 |
| Died | October 13, 1997 (aged 57) |
| Genres | Opera |
| Years active | 1969-1997 |
| Website | baragunvladimir.com |
Vladimir Khatizovich Baragunov (Kabardian: Бэрэгъун Хьэтиз и къуэ Владимир)[a], was a Circassian singer and musicologist.[1]
He was born in the village of Kenzhe, Kabardino-Balkarian ASSR. In 1969, he graduated from the Saratov State Conservatory. Between 1969 and 1977, he worked as a soloist at the Kabardino-Balkarian Musical Theater. He performed 19 opera roles and recorded hundreds of works on vinyl. Between the years of 1977-1987, he served as a soloist and artistic director of the Kabardino-Balkarian State Philharmonic; from 1987 to 1997 he was the philharmonic director.[1]
He was also one of the co-authors of the three-volume work "Circassian Folk Songs and Instrumental Melodies", along with Evgeny Gippius and Zaramuk Kardangushev.[1]