Strel'nikov, Nikolay Mikhailovich
(1888–1939)
Strel'nikov [Stryélneekuhff] (Mezenkampf), Nikolay Mikhailovich (5–2/14–1888, P.; 4–12–1939, L.). Music critic, cond., and comp. Began studying the pf in 1900 and comp. in 1909, with teachers such as A. K. Lyadov and Zhitomirsky. Held teaching and administrative positions, incl. music directorship of the Young People's Theater in L. Is best known as one of the creators of Soviet operetta; also cond. research on Serov and on music in nineteenth-century Russia and Europe. Works: Sort…