Samuel Maykapar 1867 – 1938

Biography

Samuel Maykapar was born on December 18, 1867, in Kherson, a city in southern Russia with a rich cultural heritage. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to the art of composition, becoming a notable figure in Russian musical circles during a transformative period in the nation’s history. His work reflected the musical traditions and innovations of his era, contributing to the cultural landscape of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Russia.

Maykapar spent much of his life in Saint Petersburg, Russia’s imperial capital and a major center for artistic activity. There he developed his craft and established himself within the community of Russian composers. He witnessed and participated in a time of significant change in Russian music and society, creating works that would endure beyond his lifetime.

On May 8, 1938, Maykapar passed away in Saint Petersburg at the age of seventy. He was laid to rest at Volkovo Cemetery’s Writer’s Walkways in the Frunzensky District, a distinguished burial ground that honored cultural figures and intellectuals. His interment in this respected location reflected the esteem in which he was held by his contemporaries and the significance of his contributions to Russian musical heritage.