DAVID Carl Yul'evich

(1838 - 1889). In 1858, Mr.. David graduated from Moscow State University, Department of Mathematics, but finally devoted himself to music and became a professor at the Leipzig Conservatory. In 1862, Mr.. took the place of the soloist in the opera company in St. Petersburg. Soon became a professor of music history at the St. Petersburg Conservatory and later in his superintendence moved cello class. From 1876 to 1887, Mr.. David was the director of the St. Petersburg Conservatory. The development of orchestral class, the establishment of a society for lack of students SUPPORT conservatory and orphanage for poor girls are the main achievements of David as Director. After leaving the Conservatory, David performed with great success in Russia and abroad. They formed many excellent cellists, with Verzhbilovich headed. As a composer, David had a great talent and a thin, elegant taste. Of the orchestral works written by them: symphonic picture "Gifts of the Terek and suite. Half-written opera "Mazeppa" David left unfinished. Written by four more concert for cello and orchestra and a lot of solo works for cello and. Transcribed for cello and many works of Chopin. Very popular and his songs to be sung. - His wife, Alexandra Arkadievna - founder and editor of the magazine "World of God" (1848 - 1902). In 1896, Mr.. David also founded a magazine for children "Shoots". See. NK. Michael, "In memory of AA. David "(" Russian God. ", 1902)