Background
Kolessa, Nikolai was born on January 1, 1904 in Sambor, Galicia. Son of the musicologist and composer Filaret Kolessa.
Kolessa, Nikolai was born on January 1, 1904 in Sambor, Galicia. Son of the musicologist and composer Filaret Kolessa.
Professor at and director of the L’vov Conservatory. Among his pupils were S. Turchak and Iu. Lutsiv. Wrote orchestral works, 2 symphonies, a suite, a piano quartet, pieces for piano, choral works, and music for the stage.