Polenov, Vasily Dmitriyevich
(1844–1927)
Polenov [Palyénuhff], Vasily Dmitriyevich (5–20–1844, P.; 7–18–1927, Borok [now Polenovo], Tula distr.). Painter, playwright, stage decorator, and comp. Trained as a lawyer, he studied music at home. Collected folk songs and from 1885 was on the staff of S. Mamontov's private opera theater in M., creating stage designs for operas by Boito and Gounod. His opera The Ghosts of Ellada was written over a 20-year period and uses a text by S. Mamontov. Works: Sort…