Background
Alabama’SHVANG, Arnol’d was born on September 19, 1898 in Kiev.
music critic teacher and historian
Alabama’SHVANG, Arnol’d was born on September 19, 1898 in Kiev.
1915-1920 studied at Kiev Conservatory, graduate from piano, composition and music theory classes.
1914-1915 exiled to Olonets Province for revol activities. 1917 while still a student engaged in politics and helped to reorganize Kiev Conservatory. 1919 head, 1st Military Music School, Kiev.
From 1920 instructor and dean, Faculty of Music Theory, Kiev Conservatory. 1923-1932 member. State Academy of Arts. 1930-1934 taught history of music at Moscow Conservatory.
From 1932 associate professor In mid- 1930's contracted encephalitis and was unable to continue teaching.