Chechott, Viktor Antonovich
(1846–1917)
Chechott [Chichót], Viktor Antonovich (Andreyevich) (6–6–1846, Mogilev; 11–19–1917, P.). Music critic, pianist, and comp. Studied with Henselt, Antoni Kontski, Serov, and A. Villuan (Villoing). From the 1860s concertized; also taught at the Kiev Mus. Sch. of the RMS (1890–1907). In 1908 returned to P., where he was a contributor to journals and newspapers. Also transl. several books on music theory. Works: 2 op.; 2 sym.; Childhood (suite); Steppe; Qt; pf pieces; pf and orch transcr. of Chopin's…