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100-year-old composer Alexander Zatsepin says routine helps him stay active
Russian composer Alexander Zatsepin recently celebrated his 100th birthday at a concert in Moscow and is approaching 101.
He says his former teacher, composer Yevgeny Brusilovsky, taught him to work regularly instead of waiting for inspiration.
Zatsepin says he still works most mornings from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
and avoids working too late so he can sleep well.
His longtime companion and director, Muza Li, says his eating habits also matter, and that he prefers fish and rabbit meat.
Zatsepin says he has completed six musicals and a ballet and continues to work.
He says he has many plans ahead, but does not know how much time he has left.
Composer Alexander Zatsepin says a regular daily routine helps him stay active at 100.
He says he works each morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., following advice from his former teacher, composer Yevgeny Brusilovsky.
Zatsepin also says he avoids working very late because it can interfere with sleep.
His companion, director Muza Li, says his diet includes fish and rabbit cutlets and avoids fatty and salty foods.
Zatsepin says he has completed six musicals and a ballet and has many plans to continue working.
- Who
- Alexander Zatsepin, a Russian composer who has turned 100.
- What
- He described routine, sleep and eating habits that he says help him stay active.
- When
- He shared the details at a jubilee concert; the articles were published on October 20 and 21, 2026.
- Where
- At a jubilee evening in the concert hall of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.
- Why
- He says he follows advice from his former teacher to work regularly and avoid working too late.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Zatsepin turned 100.
Metro published an interview in which Zatsepin described following his teacher’s advice to work each morning.
URA.RU reported that Zatsepin discussed his routine at a jubilee evening in Moscow.
- Age
- 100
- Work routine
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Teacher
- Yevgeny Brusilovsky
- Completed works
- Six musicals and a ballet
- Companion
- Muza Li, a director
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What people are saying
Дальше работаем. Планов очень много. А сколько осталось, судьба мне не говорит.
Надо просто жить, вот и всё
Александр Сергеевич в последнее время полюбил рыбу, особенно — дорадо