Vyshnegradsky, Ivan Aleksandrovich

Vyshnegradsky (Vishnegradsky, Wyschnegradsky), Ivan Aleksandrovich (5–4/16–1893, P.; 9–29–1979, Paris). Comp. and theorist. Vyshnegradsky was the son of a banker and music lover, who was active in the artistic council of the P. Cons. He first studied law, then, from 1911–14, turned to music and studied composition with N. Sokolov . Sokolov introduced him to the music of A. N. Skryabin , which eventually would have a decisive impact on his own works. Skryabin's influence is first apparent in…