Press, Mikhail
(1871–1938)
Press [Pryess], Mikhail (Moisey) (9–10/22–1871, Vilno [now Vilnius]; 12–22–1938, East Lansing). Violinist, cond., and comp. Grad. 1900 from the M. Cons., where he studied with Hřímalý, Ippolitov-Ivanov, and Ladukhin. Perf. in the RMS Quartet while still a student and from 1902 taught at the Mus. Sch. of the M. Philh. Later did advanced study with Nikisch and Ysaÿe and formed the “Russian Trio” (1905) with his wife and brother. This ensemble premiered many works by Russian composers, incl. Yuon…