Stanchinsky, Aleksey Vladimirovich
(1888–1914)
Stanchinsky [Stanchéensky], Aleksey Vladimirovich (3–9–1888, Obolsunovo, Vladimir distr.; 10–6–1914, near Logachevo, Smolensk distr.). Pianist and comp. At an early age, studied with Grechaninov, J. Lhevinne, S. I. Taneyev , and Zhilyayev. In 1909 entered the M. Cons., where he became a pupil of K. Igumnov (pf) and continued his training with Taneyev and Zhilyayev (comp.), both of whom valued him highly. Was infl. by A. N. Skryabin , Grieg, and N. Metner (Medtner), whose 3 Pieces, Op. 31, were…