César Cui

Russian general and composer

César Cui - Russian general and composer
Born

January 18th, 1835
190 years ago

Died

1918
107 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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Born in 1835, this individual served as a Russian general while also making significant contributions to music as a composer and music critic. Active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he became associated with the Mighty Handful, a group of Russian composers. His compositions include operas, piano works, and songs, incorporating Russian folk melodies and themes. Besides composing, he wrote music criticism that helped shape public understanding of music.

Composed the opera 'The Prisoner of the Caucasus'

Served as a military general in the Russian Army

Contributed to music criticism in Russia

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