The author of popular songs Andrei Medvedev has passed away

In St. Petersburg on the 75th year of life died conductor, composer and arranger Andrei Medvedev. He died on October 16 after a long illness. The death of the musician was reported in the city Committee for culture and “Petersburg-concert”.

For many years, Medvedev led the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, holding the positions of artistic director and chief conductor.

The musician created works for theater productions, television programs and documentary films. In the 1980s, his compositions “Portrait of Celentano”, “Alien Wife” and “The Liar” became widely known.

Over the years of creative activity, Medvedev collaborated with Andrei Petrov, David Tukhmanov, Igor Kruty and Larisa Dolina.