Metner [Myétnir] (Medtner), Nikolay Karlovich (12–24–1879/1–5–1880, M.; 11–13–1951, London). Pianist and comp. Brother of A. Metner, nephew of F. Gedike (Goedicke). Metner was born of highly cultivated parents of German descent. His father, a director of a lace factory, was an admirer of Beethoven and Goethe, and his mother, in addition to being an accomplished singer and actress, was Nikolay's first piano teacher. Metner entered the M. Cons. at the age of 12 and there, following early piano…