The composer Giya Kancheli, the author of music for Mimino and Kin-dza-dza died, died
The Georgian composer Giya Kancheli died from a long illness at the age of 84, reports Imady. He underwent treatment in one of the Tbilisi clinics. Gia Kancheli was born in 1935 in Tbilisi, he graduated from the conservatory there. From 1967 to 1986, he wrote seven symphonies, for the fourth symphony in 1976 he received the USSR State Prize. Kancheli is also known as the author of music for theatrical performances and films, including Mimino, Kin-dza-dza, do not grieve.