Skorul'sky, Mikhail Adamovich
(1887–1950)
Skorul'sky [Skarúlsky], Mikhail Adamovich (8–25/9–6–1887, Kiev; 2–21–1950, same). Grad. 1914 from the P. Cons., where he studied pf with A. Esipova and comp. with Kalafati, M. Shteinberg , and Vītols. Taught in Zhitomir (1915–33), then joined the faculties of the Kiev Cons. (1933–41, 1944–50) and Alma-Ata Cons. (1941–44). Is best known for his ballet Forest Song, 2 pf quintets, and research on S. I. Taneyev's book on counterpoint. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending Svichchine…