Feinberg, Samuil Yevgen'yevich

Feinberg [Fáynbirk], Samuil Yevgen'yevich (5–14/26–1890, Odessa; 10–22–1962, M.). Pianist, pedagogue, and comp. He began composing pieces for the piano at the age of 11, and although he tried his hand at writing for the orchestra his output consists very largely of works for the piano and songs. He studied at the M. Cons. with Gol'denveizer (Goldenweiser) for piano and Zhilyayev for composition. He graduated in 1911 and in 1922 was appointed to...