Konyus, Sergey
(*1902)
Konyus (Conus), Sergey (10–18–1902, M.). Pianist and comp. Son of Yu. Konyus, nephew of G. and L. Konyus. Studied with his father, his uncle L. Konyus, and O. Riesemann. Settled in Paris in 1920 and continued his pf training with Cortot and I. Philipp. During the 1930s–50s, resided in various countries, then moved to the United States (1959), where he taught at Boston College. Comp. in a late-romantic style akin to that of Rachmaninoff. Works: Sym.; Pf Conc.; pf pieces, incl. 24 Prel…