Titov, Nikolay Alekseyevich
(1800–1875)
Titov [Teetóff], Nikolay Alekseyevich (4–28/5–10–1800, P.; 12–10/22–1875, same). Grandson of N. S. Titov (eighteenth century), nephew of A. N. Titov, son of S. N. Titov, brother of M. Titov, and cousin of N. S. Titov (1798–1843). Served in the military. Had little formal training in music but received advice from friends such as Dargomyzhsky and Glinka . Was one of the most popular composers of the first half of the nineteenth century and is sometimes considered the “father of the Russian…