Orlov, Vasily Mikhailovich
(1858–1901)
Orlov [Arlóff], Vasily Mikhailovich (1–13–1858, Ilinskoye [now M. distr.]; 4–6–1901, P.). Choral cond., folk song collector, and comp. Attended the M. Synodal Sch. and the M. Cons., where he was a pupil of P. Chaikovsky and N. Rimsky-Korsakov . Is best known for his collections of folk songs, incl. two-voice choral songs from the Tambov distr., gathered in 1880. Some of these were publ. in the 1890s, others from 1949–50. Among his students was Allemanov. Works: children's operas; rom.; cho…