Shchurovsky, Pyotr Andreyevich
(1845–1908)
Shchurovsky [Shchuróftsky], Pyotr Andreyevich (1845 [1850], 9–14–1908, Kursk). Cond. and comp. Attended the M. Cons. (1867–70), studying pf with Dyubyuk (Dubuque) and comp. with P. Chaikovsky . From 1879–80 was kapellmeister of the Bolshoi Theater; also concertized as a pianist. In 1894 settled in Kursk, where he taught and held cond. positions. Also compiled a collection of national anthems and a dictionary of composers. Works: operas; fl and pf mus.; pf pieces; voc. duets and c. 30 rom.; cho…