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César Antonovich Cui
12+ albums
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César Antonovich Cui (Russian: Це́зарь Анто́нович Кюи́; 18 January [O.S. 6 January] 1835 – 13 March 1918)] was a Russian composer and music critic of French and Lithuanian descent. His profession was as an army officer and a teacher of fortifications, and his avocational life has particular significance in the history of music. In this sideline he is known as a member of The Five, a group of Russian composers under the leadership of Mily Balakirev dedicated to the production of a specifically Russian type of music. Cui composed in almost all genres of his time, with the distinct exceptions of the symphony and the symphonic poem (unlike his compatriots Balakirev, Borodin, Mussorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov). By far art songs constitute the greatest number of works by Cui; these include a few vocal duets and many songs for children. Several of his songs are available also in versions with orchestral accompaniment, including his Bolero, Op. 17, which was dedicated to the singer Marcella Sembrich. Some of his most famous art songs include "The Statue at Tsarskoye Selo" ("Царско-сельская статyя") and "The Burnt Letter," ("Сожжённое письмо"), both based on poems by Cui's most valued poet, Alexander Pushkin. In addition, Cui wrote many works for piano and for chamber groups (including three string quartets), numerous choruses, and several orchestral works, but his most significant efforts are reflected in the operas, of which he composed fifteen of varying proportions. Besides children
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25 Preludes, Op. 64
82Budris and His Sons, Op. 98
53Suite No. 2 in E major, Op. 38
54Le Flibustier (The Buccaneer)
45A Feast in Time of Plague
46Suite Concertante, Op. 25
47Suite No. 3 (In Modo Populari), Op. 43
48Echoes of War, Op. 66: No. 4. Fair Spring
49Suite Miniature, Op. 25
410Suite No. 4 'A Argenteau', Op. 40
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25 Preludes, Op. 64
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Suite Concertante, Suite Miniature, Suite No. 3
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A Feast in Time of Plague
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Suite No. 2, Suite No. 4, Le Flibustier
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Cui: 25 Preludes, Op. 64
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5 Petits duos, op.56
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Russian Soul
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Cesar Cui - 24 Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op.50 ''Kaleidoscope'', Violin So...
25 Preludes, Op. 64 (Biegel)
Cui – 25 Preludes, Op. 64 – Biegel
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Russian Piano Music: The Mighty Five
Cesar Cui - Suite Concertante, Suite Miniature, Suite ''In Modo Populari''