Demutsky, Porfiry Danilovich
(1860–1927)
Demutsky [Dimútsky], Porfiry Danilovich (3–10–1860, Yanyshivka, Kiev distr.; 6–5–1927, Kiev). Choral cond., folklorist, and comp. Studied at the Kiev Theological Seminary and the medical sch. of Kiev Univ. and participated in a chorus led by Lysenko. Practiced medicine in the provinces; also organized a chorus and concertized. Returned to Kiev in 1918 and taught folk art at the Lysenko Mus.-Dramatic Institute. Works: cho.: orig. works and arr. Bibliography: Yu. Keldysh, ed.: Muzykal'naya…