Aleksandrov, Nikolay Ivanovich
(1818–1885)
Aleksandrov [Alyiksándruhff], Nikolay Ivanovich (12–11/23–1818; 12–24–1885/1–5–1886, P.). Guitarist and comp. Studied with Sikhra, who valued Aleksandrov highly and dedicated to him several of his compositions. W: operetta; New Gypsy Songs; concert pieces and transcr. for guitar, incl. Barcarolle, Reverie. Bibliography: Yu.Keldysh, ed.: Muzykal'naya entsiklopediya [Soviet Encyclopedia of Music] (Moscow, 1973)