Knushevitsky, Viktor Nikolayevich
(1906–1974)
Knushevitsky [Knushivéetsky], Viktor Nikolayevich (1–6/19–1906, M; 12–2–1974, same). Cond. and comp. At the Saratov Cons. (1921–25), studied comp. with Rudol'f, and also vn. Continued his training at the A. N. Skryabin Mus. Sch. in M. (1926–28) with A. V. Aleksandrov and Vasilenko, then held perf. and cond. positions in jazz bands. Works: pieces for jazz band; songs; 1,000+ arr. of works by Soviet composers, Debussy, Liszt, Cyril Scott, and others. Bibliography: Sort…