Meitus, Yuly Sergeyevich

Meitus [Máytuss] (Meytus), Yuly Sergeyevich (1–15/28–1903, Yelizavetgrad [now Kirovograd]). Ukrainian comp. and pianist. Grad. 1931 from the Kharkov Mus.-Dramatic Institute, where he studied with S. Bogatyryov . Is known primarily as a comp. of operas, many of which concern the Revolution and the civil war. His music is melodious and often incorporates Ukrainian folk elements. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending 16 op.: Perekop (1938, w. Rybal'chenko and M. Tits ), The Gaidamaki…