Abaza, Arkady Maksimovich
(1845–1915)
Abaza [Abazá], Arkady Maksimovich (1845 or 1848, Sudzhansk distr. [now Kursk distr.]; 1-3/16-1915, Kursk). Pianist, pedagogue, and comp. Following study at the Kharkov Mus. Sch. of the RMS and at the P. Cons. with Dreyschock , did advanced work in Germany with Hans von Bülow. Founded and directed a mus. sch. in Sumi (1877-81) and mus. classes of the RMS in Kharkov (1882-1915); also was a mus. critic for local newspapers (1889-1908). Best known among his students is Roslavets. Works: pf pieces…