Pavlov, Fyodor Pavlovich
(1892–1931)
Pavlov [Pávluhff], Fyodor Pavlovich (9–13–1892, Bogatyrevo, Kazan distr.; 6–2–1931, Sochi). Comp., cond., pedagogue, and playwright. Grad. from the Simbirsk Teachers' Sch. and, later, from the Theological Seminary. Taught in mus. schools and, in 1920, organized and cond. the Chuvash Choir. Studied with M. Shteinberg and Tyulin at the L. Cons. (1930) and cond. research on Chuvash folk music. Was one of the first professional Chuvash composers of stage music, orchestral works, and songs…