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Yakov Eshpay

Yakov Andreyevich Eshpai (30 October 189020 February 1963) was a Russian composer and music teacher. He studied under Georgi Conus at the Moscow Conservatory. He was ethnic Mari.

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Yakov Eshpay

Full name
Яков Андреевич Ишпайкин.
Born
1890. · Kokshamary.
Died
1963. · Moscow.
Nationality
Russian Empire, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic and Soviet Union.
Occupation
composer, musicologist, folklorist, chorus master and pedagogue.
Education
Moscow Conservatory.
Honours
Order of the Red Star and Order of the Badge of Honour.

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Yakov Andreyevich Eshpai (30 October 189020 February 1963) was a Russian composer and music teacher. He studied under Georgi Conus at the Moscow Conservatory. He was ethnic Mari.

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