Chesnokov, Pavel Grigor'yevich

Chesnokov [Chisnakóff], Pavel Grigor'yevich (10–12/24–1877, near Voskresensk [now Istra, M. distr.]; 3–14–1944, M.). Comp., cond., and pedagogue. Chesnokov was a significant figure in Russian musical life for about 50 years. As almost exclusively a composer of choral works, he devoted himself to writing music for the Orthodox Church during the 20 years before the Revolution. Chesnokov attended the M. Synodal School from 1885–95 when he graduated with a gold medal. His teaching activities began…