Ciprian Porumbescu

Composer

1853 – 1883

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Who was Ciprian Porumbescu?

Ciprian Porumbescu was a Romanian composer born in Şipotele Sucevei in Bukovina. He was among the most celebrated Romanian composers of his time; his popular works include Crai nou, Trei culori, Song for the 1st of May, Ballad for violin and piano, and Serenada. In addition, he composed the music for Pe-al nostru steag e scris Unire, which was used for Albania's national anthem, Hymni i Flamurit. His work spreads over various forms and musical genres, but the majority of his work is choral and operetta.

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Born
Oct 14, 1853
Bukovina
Also known as
  • C. Porumbescu
  • Cyprian Gołęmbiowski
  • Porumbescu, Ciprian
Parents
Nationality
  • Romania
Profession
Education
  • University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna
Lived in
  • Suceava County
Died
Jun 6, 1883
Ciprian Porumbescu, Suceava

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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