Background
KOSENKO, Viktor was born on November 23, 1896 in Saint St. Petersburg.
KOSENKO, Viktor was born on November 23, 1896 in Saint St. Petersburg.
1918 graduate Petrograd Conservatory.
From 1918 taught music in Zhitomir. 1929 moved to Kiev; professor, Music and Drama Institute and Conservatory. Piano soloist at concerts and in ensembles.
Reproduced Ukraine folk music in his varied, lyrical compositions. Used many Soviet themes. Zhitomir Music College named after him.