Pashkevich, Vasily Alekseyevich

Pashkevich [Pashkyéveech], Vasily Alekseyevich (c. 1742; 3–9–1797, P.). Violinist, cond., and comp. Few details of Pashkevich's life have survived, but it has been established that he was a member of the P. court choir from 1756 and a violinist in the court ball orchestra from 1763. Participation in these two performing groups must have brought him into active contact with the Italian composer Manfredini, who was working in the capital from 1756 to 1768 and was also involved with these…