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Viktor Kallinikov

Viktor Kallinikov (1870-1927)

Nationality: Russian
Born: March 2, 1870 Died: February 23, 1927, Saltykovka (age 56)
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Two Miniatures for String Quartet

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
Published: 1896 (age 25-26)

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