Yakov Yakovych Polfierov

Russian musicologist
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Summary

Yakov Yakovych Polfierov was born on April 13, 1891[1], in Ilyinskaya[2]. He died on September 30, 1966[3], in Kharkiv[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], music educator[6], critic[7], and conductor[8]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[10], Soviet Union[11]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[12], Saint Petersburg Conservatory[13], Demidov Juridical Lyceum[14], Odesa National Music Academy[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Given name: Yakov[17]
  • Student of: Wassili Kalafati[18], Nikolay Sokolov[19], Maximilian Steinberg[20], Nikolai Tcherepnin[21], Witold Maliszewski[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[23], Ukrainian[24]
  • Name in native language: Яків Якович Полфьоров[25]

FAQs

Where was Yakov Yakovych Polfierov born?

Yakov Yakovych Polfierov's place of birth was Ilyinskaya[2].

Where did Yakov Yakovych Polfierov die?

Yakov Yakovych Polfierov passed away in Kharkiv[4].

What did Yakov Yakovych Polfierov do for work?

Yakov Yakovych Polfierov worked as a musicologist[5], music educator[6], critic[7], and conductor[8].

Where did Yakov Yakovych Polfierov go to school?

Yakov Yakovych Polfierov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[12], Saint Petersburg Conservatory[13], Demidov Juridical Lyceum[14], and Odesa National Music Academy[15].

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Russian, Ukrainian
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