Birthdate: January 18, 1835
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
Died: March 13, 1918
César Cui was a prominent Russian composer, music critic, and member of The Five, a group of composers devoted to cultivating a unique Russian musical style. Additionally, Cui held the rank of Engineer-General in the Imperial Russian Army and taught fortifications at Russian military academies. He authored numerous monographs on the subject, making substantial contributions to both music and military education.
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