Jewel - Two Become One

SHCHERBACHEV Nikolay Vladimirovich [12 (24) VIII 1853 - the death of an unknown.] - USA composer and pianist. In childhood, he studied playing the php., Later, for a while, he took lessons from F. Liszt in Rome. In the 70s. became close to composers of The Mighty Handful, whose advice he often used; about a number of his op. VV Stasov, N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, and M. P. Mussorgsky approvingly responded. The most successful fp. Op.S. His "Extravaganza and Pantomime" (16 fp. Pieces in 2 notebooks), "Mosaic" (7 pieces), impromptu, idylls, waltzes, mazurkas, sketches, preludes, etc. plays are graceful, graceful miniatures testifying to the delicate taste of the author. V.V. Stasov called “Waltz-Caprice”, “Zigzags” and “Extravaganza and Pantomime” as pictures full of “poetry, feelings, picturesque and spiritual depth”. Mn Op.Shch. Published by M. P. Belyaev, including “Serenade” and 2 idylls (“Shepherd's Star” - a pastoral picture, “On the Water” - schercino) for symphony. orchestra. The author of 6 romances on the next. A.K. Tolstoy and 6 romances on the next G. Heine (the best of them are Azra, Tailor's Song and My Poison Full of Poison). Mfr. Shch. Performed in 1885-95 in St. Petersburg in "USA Symphony Concerts." Mn his op. remained unfinished.