Olenin, Aleksandr Alekseyevich
(1865–1944)
Olenin [Alyéneen], Aleksandr Alekseyevich (6–1/13–1865, Istomino, Ryazan distr.; 2–15–1944, M.). Brother of soprano Marie Olenine d'alheim. Studied pf with P. Pabst and Erdmannsdorfer and comp. with A. K. Lyadov. Also was acquainted with Balakirev (see bibl.). Was greatly interested in folk art and collected numerous songs, some of which were used in his comp. His Pf Sonata follows the traditions of the Moguchaya Kuchka . Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending op.: Kudeyar (1915)…