Sikhra, Andrey Osipovich
(1773–1850)
Sikhra (Sichra, Sychra), Andrey Osipovich (1773, Vilnius; 12–3–1850, P.). Bohemian guitarist, harpist, pedagogue, and comp. Studied in Vilnius, then settled in M. (1801), where he concertized and taught. Was largely responsible for the great popularity of the seven-string guitar in Russia when the six-string instrument was becoming preferred in other countries, such as Austria, France, and Italy. Publ. the Journal pour la guitare à sept cordes (M., 1802) and the Journal de Petersbourg pour la…