Bezekirsky, Vasily Vasil'yevich
(1835–1919)
Bezekirsky [Bizikéersky], Vasily Vasil'yevich (1–14/26–1835, M.; 11–8–1919, same). Violinist, cond., comp., and pedagogue. Father of violinist Vasily V. Bezekirsky (1880–1960). Was a vn pupil of R. Slavik in M. and of H. Leonard in Brussels (1858–60), where he also studied comp. with B. Damcke. Became a member of the Bolshoi Orch. in 1850 (a soloist, 1861–68, 1871–91); also concertized extensively in Europe in 1868. Held several teaching positions, incl. in mus. classes of the RMS (1864–65) and…