Abramsky, Aleksandr Savvat'yevich

Abramsky [Abrámsky], Aleksandr Savvat'yevich (1–10/22–1898, Lutsk; 8–29–1985). Comp. and folklorist. Studied pf with K. Igumnov and comp. with Katuar (Catoire). From 1922–27, attended the M. Cons., where he was a pupil of Myaskovsky. Later collected, notated, and transcribed Russian folk songs and held teaching positions. His students incl. Averkin. Was in the forefront of musical experimentation during his early years; later developed a style more balanced between the traditional and...