Eshpay, Yakov Andreyevich
(1890–1963)
Eshpay [Eshpígh], Yakov Andreyevich (10–17/29–1890, Kokshamary [now Mari Republic]; 2–20–1963, M.). Ethnomusicologist, choral cond., pedagogue, and comp. Father of A. Eshpay . Grad. 1913 from the Kazan Mus. Sch. of the RMS and 1930 from the M. Cons., where he was a pupil of G. Konyus. Taught in schools and held research positions. Participated in expeditions with Palantay to collect folk songs (publ, 1940, 1957). Was a pioneer in utilizing Mari folk material in his works. Works: Sort…