Ciprian Porumbescu (October 14, 1853 – July 6, 1883) was a Romanian composer born in Şipotele Sucevei in Bucovina. He was the most celebrated Romanian composer of his time; his popular works include Crai nou (New Moon), Song for the 1st of May, Ballad for violin and piano, and Serenada (The Serenade). . His work spreads over various forms and musical genres, but the majority of his work is choral and operetta.
He studied music in Suceava and Cernăuţi, then continued at the Konservatorium für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna from 1879 to 1881 under Anton Bruckner and Franz Krenn. His artistic career as a composer, conductor, violinist, and pianist started in Cernăuţi, and continued in Vienna, and later in Braşov where he taught vocal music at Romanian schools.
Ciprian Porumbescu wrote poetry, lyrics and press articles, and actively participated in the public cultural life. Ciprian Porumbescu left a legacy of more than 250 works,bringing him fame and through his short life.
Works: On http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifour flag, Three coloured, Spring song, Latin nation song, On the Prut's shores,Putna monastery's altar. He died at the age of 29 in Stupca, which was renamed Ciprian Porumbescu in his honor.
He studied music in Suceava and Cernăuţi, then continued at the Konservatorium für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna from 1879 to 1881 under Anton Bruckner and Franz Krenn. His artistic career as a composer, conductor, violinist, and pianist started in Cernăuţi, and continued in Vienna, and later in Braşov where he taught vocal music at Romanian schools.
Ciprian Porumbescu wrote poetry, lyrics and press articles, and actively participated in the public cultural life. Ciprian Porumbescu left a legacy of more than 250 works,bringing him fame and through his short life.
Works: On http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifour flag, Three coloured, Spring song, Latin nation song, On the Prut's shores,Putna monastery's altar. He died at the age of 29 in Stupca, which was renamed Ciprian Porumbescu in his honor.
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