Nikol'sky, Aleksandr Vasil'yevich
(1874–1943)
Nikol'sky [Neekólsky], Aleksandr Vasil'yevich (6–22–1874, Vladykino, Penza distr.; 3–19–1943, M.). Choral cond., comp., and pedagogue. From 1897–1900 attended the M. Cons. and the Mus.-Dramatic Sch. of the M. Philh., studying with A. Il'insky and S. I. Taneyev. Held several teaching positions, incl. at the M. Cons. (from 1928). Works: Sort by:DefaultDateAscendingDescending 3 children's op. (1900–10); orch pieces; cho. mus. (D756, 2212). Bibliography: Yu. Keldysh, ed.: Muzykal'naya…