Kurdyumov, Yury Vladimirovich
(1859–1936)
Kurdyumov [Kurdyúmuhff], Yury Vladimirovich (4–23–1859, Taurage, Lithuania; 10–2–1936, M.). Musicologist, critic, and comp. Grad. 1887 from the P. Cons., where he studied with Iogansen. Beginning in 1879, contributed reviews to journals in P. and M. and wrote textbooks and articles on harmony, singing, musical forms, and national characteristics of Russian music. Also publ. analyses of works by Balakirev, Dargomyzhsky, Glazunov, and N. Rimsky-Korsakov . Works: pf mus., incl. children's pieces…