Protopopov, Sergey Vladimirovich
(1893–1954)
Protopopov [Pruhtapópuhff], Sergey Vladimirovich (3–21–1893, M.; 12–14–1954, same). Musicologist, cond., pedagogue, and comp. Studied medicine at M. Univ., then attended the Kiev Cons., where he was a pupil of Yavorsky. Grad. from the latter in 1921. Held choral cond. positions, incl. at the Bolshoi, and taught at the M. Cons. from 1938–43. Was a proponent of Yavorsky's theory of modal rhythm. Works: 3 pf sonatas; voc. works. Bibliography: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAuthorAscendingDescending…