Yuri Khanon, born Yuri Feliksovich Soloviev-Savoyarov on June 16, 1965, in Leningrad, USSR (now Russia), is a Russian composer known for his work in symphonic, chamber, opera, ballet, and film score genres. He initially wrote under the pen name Yuri Khanin until 1992, after which he adopted the pre-1918 Russian spelling of his name as Yuri Khanon (ХанонЪ).

Khanon achieved significant recognition in the late 1980s, becoming a laureate of the European Film Awards in 1988 and winning the Nika Award in 1989. Despite opposition from his professors, he graduated from the Leningrad Conservatory in 1988, specializing in composition. His grandfather, Mikhail Savoyarov, was a renowned comic actor and composer in St. Petersburg before the 1917 Revolution.

Between 1988 and 1992, Khanon gained fame through his compositions for three films, numerous concerts, and television appearances. His performances were often controversial, with notable works such as "Music of Dogs" and "Dried Embryos" causing public scandals. In 1992, he released the CD "Olympia" in England, featuring his symphonic works like "Five Smallest Orgasms," "A Certain Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," and "Middle Symphony."

After 1992, Khanon withdrew from public performances and media appearances, choosing instead to live and work in seclusion. He is known for his independent ideas and reclusive lifestyle, having never joined any professional organizations. Despite his brief public career, Yuri Khanon is remembered as an enigmatic figure in music history.