Nyaga, Georgy Stepanovich

Nyaga [Nyáguh], Georgy Stepanovich (3–19–1922, Bucharest). Comp., violinist, and pedagogue. Son of S. Nyaga . Grad. from the M. Cons. as a violinist (1948) and from the Kishinev Cons. as a comp. (1958), studying with Gurov. Has held perf., administrative, and teaching positions, incl. at the Kishinev Cons. As a comp., was infl. by Moldavian folk music but seldom borrows actual folk tunes. Is best known for his works in large forms. With Lazarev, comp. the Moldavian anthem (D3317). Works: Sort…