Iserlis, Yuly Davidovich
(1888–1968)
Iserlis [Éesirlees] (Isserlis), Yuly Davidovich (10–25/11–7–1888, Kishinev; 7–23–1968, London). Pianist and comp. Studied with Pukhal'sky in Kiev and with V. Safonov and S. I. Taneyev at the M. Cons.; grad. with the Gold Medal. Also worked with R. Pugno in Paris and consulted A. N. Skryabin on the performance of Skryabin's works. From 1913 taught at the Mus. Sch. of the M. Philh.; later lived in Vienna (1923–28) and London (from 1928). Works: 2 Poems (pf, orch); Ballade (vc, pf); pf: Nocturne…