Kiryukov, Leonty Petrovich
(1895–1965)
Kiryukov [Keeryukóff], Leonty Petrovich (6–19/7–1–1895, Pichevka [now Mordovsk Republic]; 5–12–1965, Saransk). Choral cond., pedagogue, and comp. Grad. 1931 from the M. Cons., where he studied with A. N. Aleksandrov and Danilin. Was one of the earliest professional musicians in Mordovia and comp. the first Mordovian [Udmurt] opera. Collected over 500 folk songs, several of which are used in his music. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending op.: Nesmeyan and Lamzur' (1944, M)…