Ciprian Porumbescu (1853 - 1883)

Romania composer, born at Sibot, Suceava county (northern Moldavia).
He was one of the most famous precursors of the Romanian music.
The link with the folk music was decisive in his professional forming.
The operetta "Crai nou", his "Balada for violin and piano" etc. have a great popularity.

We offer you a fragment from Porumbescu's most popular work:

Last update: 2005, December 15
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