WHAT THE ARCHIVE HAS TOLD ABOUT. UNKNOWN ABOUT THE FAMOUS MUSICIAN: I. G. AGAFONNIKOV — STUDENT OF THE MOSCOW CONSERVATORY

DOI: 10.36871/hon.202201013

Authors

S. V. Miroshnichenko
Moscow Pedagogical State University, Moscow, Russian Federation

Abstract

This article documents the student path of Igor Germanovich Agafonnikov, based on his personal file, stored in the archive of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. 23 sheets of archival material reveal new facets of the talent of the choral conductor. The article for the first time presents his documents: student record book, application, autobiography, examination sheet, student's study card and individual study plan, indicating the musical programme of each semester. First published pages of his introductory essay testify to the literary giftedness of the young musician. Extensive information is provided on the Agafonnikov Dynasty, prominent figures of the Russian Church. In particular, on the holy martyr Fr. Nikolay of Podolsk, a subtle connoisseur of church singing art. The article contains excerpts from the orders on the Conservatory testifying to its great organizational and sports activity, the minutes of the meeting of the State Examination Commission and graduation characteristic of I. G. Agafonnikov.

Keywords

Igor Agafonnikov, student, Moscow Conservatory, archival materials, personal file