Dranishnikov, Vladimir
(1893–1939)
Dranishnikov [Dranéeshneekuhff], Vladimir (5–29/6–10–1893, P.; 2–6–1939, Kiev). Cond., pianist, and comp. Studied at the P. Cons., where his teachers incl. A. Esipova (pf), M. Shteinberg , A. K. Lyadov , and Vītols (comp.), and N. Cherepnin (cond.). In 1918 became cond. of the Mariinskiy Theater in P. and there premiered many Soviet operas. Was appointed artistic director and principal cond. of the Kiev Opera in 1936. Works: orch works; cho. mus. Bibliography: Sort…