Slonov, Mikhail Akimovich
(1869–1930)
Slonov [Slónuhff], Mikhail Akimovich (11–4–1869, Kharkov; 2–11–1930, M.). Grad. 1893 as a singer and comp. from the M. Cons., where he was a pupil of Arensky and S.I. Taneyev . Was a friend of Gol'denveizer (Goldenweiser), Koreshchenko, A. N. Skryabin , and Rachmaninoff (who dedicated to Slonov some of his romances). Taught voice and transl. the texts of over 100 vocal works. Also comp. over 30 romances, some for his friend Chaliapin, who made famous his song “Farewell.” His son Yu. Slonov…