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Yakov Eshpay

Soviet-Russian composer (1890 - 1963) · Russia · On the map · Musicians · Died at 72

Yakov Andreyevich Eshpai was a Russian composer and music teacher. He studied under Georgi Conus at the Moscow Conservatory. He was ethnic Mari. He is partly noted for his work concerning the folk music of the Mari people.

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Order of the Red Star
Order of the Badge of Honour

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He was the father of the better-known composer Andrei Eshpai, and the grandfather of the filmmaker Andrei Andreyevich Eshpai.

Country
Russia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1963 · aged 72