Obukhov, Nikolay

Obukhov [Abúkhuhff] (Obouhov, Obouhow), Nikolay (4–10/22–1892, Kursk; 6–13–1954, Paris). Comp. and inventor. Obukhov studied music at the P. Cons. under N. Cherepnin and M. Shteinberg . His philosophy was influenced by A. N. Skryabin and the poet Balmont. He believed that his music had religious and mystical significance and is said to have signed himself “Nikolas l'illuminé.” In 1918, after the Revolution, he immigrated to Paris where he became friendly with Ravel and Honegger, and his…