Vedel', Artemy Luk'yanovich
(1767–1808)
Vedel' [Vyédil], Artemy Luk'yanovich (1767 [1770, 1772], Kiev; 7–14–1806[1808]). Ukrainian comp. and choral cond. Studied with Sarti and cond. choirs in M. and Kiev. Also taught Turchaninov, among others. Became a novice in the Pechersky Monastery but quickly discovered that this austere life was not for him. Later went mad and was institutionalized. Died shortly after his release. Is best known for his sacred concertos, written in a simple but expressive melodic style. Works: sacred concs. and…