Melkikh, Dmitry Mikheyevich

Melkikh [Milkéekh], Dmitry Mikheyevich (1–31/2–11–1885, M.; 2–22–1943, same). Grad. 1908 from the law dept. of M. Univ. and 1913 from the People's Cons. in M., where he was a pupil of Yavorsky. Taught at the M. Cons. from 1923–32. Sabaneyev described Melkikh's compositional talent as “fine but not profound.” The infl. of A. N. Skryabin is evident in the Revolt Sonata for pf, whereas other works reflect an interest in old Russian modes and in impressionism. Works: Sort…