Parfyonov, Nikolay Gavrilovich
(1893–1942)
Parfyonov [Parfyónoff], Nikolay Gavrilovich (10–10–1893, Kursk; 1942, Novosibirsk). Harpist, pedagogue, and comp. Studied harp and voice at the Court Chapel. Later attended the M. Cons., grad. 1917. Perf. at various theaters, incl. the Bolshoi (from 1930). Also was a member of Persimfans (1923–32), the first conductorless orch. in the USSR. Taught at the M. Cons. (1925–38) and wrote the first harp methods in the Russian language. Works: Harp Conc.; Sonata (vc, harp); harp pieces; 11 Pf Prel…