Сергей Танеев

Сергей Танеев

Musician · Russia · 1856–1915

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Sergey Taneyev was a prominent Russian composer, pianist, and music theorist.

He was born on November 25, 1856, and began his musical education at the Moscow Conservatory at the age of nine.

Taneyev passed away on June 19, 1915, leaving a significant impact on Russian classical music.

Biography

Early Life

Sergey Ivanovich Taneyev was born on November 25, 1856, in Vladimir, Russia, into a cultured family of Russian nobility. His family moved to Moscow in 1865, where he began his musical education at the Moscow Conservatory at the tender age of nine. Under the tutelage of notable instructors, including Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Taneyev excelled in both piano and composition, ultimately graduating in 1875 as the first student to win gold medals in both disciplines.

Career

Taneyev's career as a composer, pianist, and music theorist flourished after his graduation. He made his debut as a concert pianist in Moscow, performing Brahms's First Piano Concerto, and gained recognition for his interpretations of classical masters like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Throughout his life, he composed a variety of works, including operas and symphonies, and was known for his contributions to Russian music theory. His notable works include the "Concert Suite for Violin and Orchestra" and the "Symphony No. 5 in E minor."

Legacy

Taneyev's influence extended beyond his compositions; he was also a dedicated teacher and theorist, shaping the next generation of musicians. He passed away on June 19, 1915, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to resonate in the world of classical music. His works are celebrated for their depth and complexity, reflecting a cosmopolitan approach to music that distinguished him from his contemporaries.

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Discography

Albums
Symphonies nos. 1 and 3Symphonies nos. 1 and 32008

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Taneyev: Suite de concert / Rimsky-Korsakov: Fantasy on Russian ThemesTaneyev: Suite de concert / Rimsky-Korsakov: Fantasy on Russian Themes2008

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Complete String Quartets 1Complete String Quartets 12007

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Complete String Quartets, Volume 1Complete String Quartets, Volume 12006

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Complete String Quartets, Volume 2Complete String Quartets, Volume 22006

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Complete String Quartets, Volume 3Complete String Quartets, Volume 32006

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Complete String Quartets, Volume 4Complete String Quartets, Volume 42006

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Complete String Quartets, Volume 5Complete String Quartets, Volume 52006

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Chamber MusicChamber Music2005

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The Legacy of Maria Yudina, Volume 10The Legacy of Maria Yudina, Volume 102005

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At the Reading of a PsalmAt the Reading of a Psalm2004

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Symphony no. 2 in B-flat major / Symphony no. 4 in C minorSymphony no. 2 in B-flat major / Symphony no. 4 in C minor2002

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Rachmaninoff: The Bells / Taneyev: John of DamascusRachmaninoff: The Bells / Taneyev: John of Damascus2001

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Concert Suite for Violin and Orchestra / Entr'acte / Oresteya OvertureConcert Suite for Violin and Orchestra / Entr'acte / Oresteya Overture2001

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Bruckner: Sinfonia f-molli / Adagio jousikvintetosta / Tanejev: Entr'acteBruckner: Sinfonia f-molli / Adagio jousikvintetosta / Tanejev: Entr'acte2000

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Organ History: The Russian SchoolsOrgan History: The Russian Schools1997

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Rimsky-Korsakov: Symphony no. 3, in C, op. 32 / Taneyev: Overture to 'Oresteya', op. 6 / Arensky: Suvorov MarchRimsky-Korsakov: Symphony no. 3, in C, op. 32 / Taneyev: Overture to 'Oresteya', op. 6 / Arensky: Suvorov March1997

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Russian Violin School: Igor PolitkovskyRussian Violin School: Igor Politkovsky1996

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Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64 (arr. Taneyev) / Excerpts from "Swan Lake" (arr. Debussy) / Excerpts from "The Sleeping Beauty" (arr. Rachmaninov)Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64 (arr. Taneyev) / Excerpts from "Swan Lake" (arr. Debussy) / Excerpts from "The Sleeping Beauty" (arr. Rachmaninov)1993

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12 Part Songs on Poems by Polonsky, op. 2712 Part Songs on Poems by Polonsky, op. 271993

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Overture The Oresteia / Symphony no. 4Overture The Oresteia / Symphony no. 41992

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Vocal Duet After Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet" / Symphony no. 4Vocal Duet After Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet" / Symphony no. 41992

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Russian TriosRussian Trios1991

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Концертная Сюита Для Скрипки С Оркестром Соль Минор, Соч. 28 = Concert Suite For Violin And Orchestra G Minor, Op. 28Концертная Сюита Для Скрипки С Оркестром Соль Минор, Соч. 28 = Concert Suite For Violin And Orchestra G Minor, Op. 281980

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Other releases
12 хоров a cappella для смешанных голосов на слова Я.П. Полонского, op. 2712 хоров a cappella для смешанных голосов на слова Я.П. Полонского, op. 272000

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Country

RU

Born

1856-11-25

Died

1915-06-19

Instruments

piano

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev, Sergei Iwanowitsch Tanejew, Sergei Taneev, Sergei Taneiev, Sergei Tanejev, Sergei Tanejew

Disambiguation

Russian composer, pianist, teacher of composition, music theorist and author

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Russian composer, pianist, music theorist and teacher (1856–1915)

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Sergey Ivanovich Taneyev was a Russian composer, pianist, teacher of composition, music theorist and author.

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