Vladimir Vladimirovich Sofronitsky, born on May 8, 1901, in St. Petersburg, was a Russian pianist. He began his musical education with Anna Lebedeva-Getcevich and later studied under Aleksander Michałowski. Sofronitsky's career took off in 1919 while he was still a student, and he married Elena Scriabina, the daughter of composer Alexander Scriabin, in 1920. He gained recognition for his interpretations of Scriabin’s works. Sofronitsky performed extensively in the USSR during the 1920s before moving to Paris with his wife in 1928. Returning to Leningrad in 1930, he expanded his repertoire and became a professor at the conservatory there. During World War II, he was evacuated from the besieged city and continued teaching at the Moscow Conservatory. Notable performances included a series of Chopin recitals in 1949. Sofronitsky received the Order of Lenin for his contributions to music. He passed away on August 29, 1961.
