Background
Sokolov, Nikolai was born on March 26, 1859 in Petersburg.
Sokolov, Nikolai was born on March 26, 1859 in Petersburg.
Taught at the Pevcheskaia Kapella, 1886-1921. From 1908, professor at the Petersburg Conservatory. Member of the Beliaevskii Kruzhok.
Wrote 2 ballets based on H. C. Andersen stories. Also wrote pieces for piano and violin, and symphonies.