Dmitri Klebanov

Soviet Ukrainian composer and teacher (1907–1987)

Dmitri Klebanov was a prominent Soviet Ukrainian composer and educator, active in the field of music during the 20th century. Born in 1907, Klebanov pursued his musical education at the Kharkiv Institute of Music and Drama, where he developed his skills in violin and composition. This foundational training would later inform his work as a composer and shape his approach to music.

Klebanov's career as an educator was marked by his appointment as a professor at the Kharkiv Conservatory in 1960. In this role, he was able to share his knowledge and expertise with a new generation of musicians, contributing to the development of Ukraine's rich musical heritage. Throughout his life, Klebanov remained committed to his craft, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music until his passing in 1987.