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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