Stepovoy, Yakov Stepanovich
(1883–1921)
Stepovoy [Stipavóy] (Yakimenko), Yakov Stepanovich (10–8/20–1883, Kharkov; 11–4–1921, Kiev). Ukrainian comp. Brother of Akimenko. Studied with A. K. Lyadov and N. Rimsky-Korsakov at the P. Cons. (1902–9), then worked as a music critic, taught at the Kiev Cons. (1917–19), and held administrative positions (from 1919). Was involved in the establishment in Kiev of the Lysenko Sym., the State Quartet, and the People's Cons. As a comp. is best known for his nationalist songs. Works: Sort…