Александр Михайлович Раскатов (Alexander Mikhailovich Raskatov), born on March 9, 1953, in Moscow, Russian Federation, is a composer. He studied at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Moscow until 1978, focusing on composition under Albert Leman and Tikhon Khrennikov. Raskatov's early career saw him become a member of the Union of Soviet Composers, later transitioning to the Union of Russian Composers after the collapse of the USSR. His musical style is influenced by Modeste Moussorgsky and Anton Webern, often incorporating texts from poets like Alexander Blok or Joseph Brodsky. Notable works include The Pit and the Pendulum opera (1989-1991) and Cœur de chien opera (2008-2009). Raskatov's compositions have been performed internationally, with significant productions such as Cœur de chien at the Opéra national des Pays-Bas in 2010.
