Griboyedov, Aleksandr Sergeyevich
(1795–1829)
Griboyedov [Greebayéduhff], Aleksandr Sergeyevich (1–4–1795, M.; 1–30–1829, Teheran). Playwright, diplomat, and amateur comp. Played the pf, organ, and flute. According to some sources, studied with Field and Hässler and was one of the earliest performers in Russia of works by Bach and Beethoven. Was acquainted with Alyab'yev , Glinka , Odoyevsky, Mikhail Viel'gorsky , and Verstovsky, who wrote an opera-vaudeville on one of Griboyedov's plays. Is best known for his comedy Woe from Wit, in…