18 March] – 11 March 1956) was a Russian and Soviet composer, conductor and music teacher whose compositions showed a strong tendency towards mysticism.

[3] For several years he was the organiser and conductor of the Historic Concerts of the Russian Musical Society.

He then became a Professor at the Moscow Conservatory, where his students included Aram Khachaturian, Nikolai Roslavets, Nikolai Rakov and Aarre Merikanto.

[4] Vasilenko was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner of Labour as well as the title People's Artist of the RSFSR.

See: List of music students by teacher: T to Z#Sergei Vasilenko.