Honored Artist of Russia and hereditary musician of the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra, Viktor Elston, died on August 11 at the age of 90. Oboist’s death reported Web site Bolshoi Theatre.
“Extraordinary oboist, Honored Artist of Russia Viktor Elston (November 29, 1932–August 11, 2022), hereditary performer of the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra (1957–1996), soloist since 1966, chamber musician and member of the Chamber Orchestra Theater died” said. .
The report states that Elston is the recipient of the first prize and the Order of the Badge of Honor of the 1st World Festival of Youth and Students. She also taught at the State College of Brass Arts she.
Farewell to the artist took place on August 13 in the crematorium of the Mitinsky cemetery.
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