Nikolai Myaskovsky in 1912. 20 April 1881 – 8 August 1950), was a Russian and Soviet composer. He is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the Soviet Symphony". Myaskovsky was awarded the Stalin Prize five times, more than any other composer. Violin Sonata in F major, Op. 70 (1947) 1. Allegro amabile 2. Theme (Andante con moto e molto cantabile), 12 Variations and Coda (8:21) Alexander (or Sa..