Kashnitsky, Vladimir Samoilovich
(1897–1963)
Kashnitsky [Kashnéetsky], Vladimir Samoilovich (12–6/18–1897, P., 4–10–1963, Kharkov). Following instruction with Savshinsky (pf, 1910–13) and Akimenko, M. Chernov , and Vilkovir (comp., 1909–13), attended the P. Cons. (1914–17), where he studied comp. with Kalafati. Later held administrative and teaching positions. The lack of information on his life between 1934–47 suggests that he may have been imprisoned in a camp during this period. Works: orch works; voc. qts; 20+ rom.; 100+ stage works…