Skryabin, Aleksandr Nikolayevich
(1871–1915)
Skryabin [Skryábeen] (Scriabin, Scriabine, Skriabin, Skrjabin), Aleksandr Nikolayevich (12–25–1871/1–6–1872, M.; 4–14/27–1915, same). Pianist and comp. Father of Yu. Skryabin and M. Skryabina . Skryabin's family had a military background, but his father became a lawyer and worked in the diplomatic service and his mother was a pianist and pupil of Leschetizky. Because his father spent much time abroad, and because of the early death of his mother, Skryabin was brought up by his aunts and…