Background
ANDREYEV, Vasiliy was born on January 26, 1861 in Tver’ Province.
ANDREYEV, Vasiliy was born on January 26, 1861 in Tver’ Province.
1886-1887 founded first Russian folk instrument orchestra in Saint St. Petersburg, with which he toured Russia and abroad. In conjunction with South. Nalimov, arranged for construction of balalaikas of various sizes and range. Together with F. Passerbskiy, arranged for manufacture of improved domra models.
Founded numerous Russian folk instrument orchestras. Composed concert pieces, waltzes, etc, for balalaika. 1894 founded school of balalaika playing.