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Ciprian Porumbescu (1853-1883) was a Romanian composer whose passionate melodies captured the spirit of Romantic nationalism. Born Ciprian Golembiowski, he later adopted the name Porumbescu, symbolizing his connection to his Romanian heritage ("porumbel" meaning "dove"). Despite facing poverty and political adversity, Porumbescu's musical talent flourished. He studied in Suceava, Chernivtsi, and Vienna, where he was mentored by Anton Bruckner and Franz Krenn.

Porumbescu's compositions, infused with both joy and melancholy, resonated deeply with Romanians. His "Ballad for Violin and Orchestra" and the operetta "Crai Nou" are enduring favorites. He also composed patriotic songs, including "Unity is Written on Our Flag" (which became Albania's national anthem) and the melody for Romania's former anthem, "Trei Culori."

Tragically, Porumbescu's life was cut short by tuberculosis at the age of 29. His legacy, however, lives on.  His music continues to inspire, and his birthplace, Stupca, was renamed Ciprian Porumbescu in his honor. He remains a cherished figure in Romanian music history, remembered for his beautiful melodies and his contribution to Romanian national identity.

Quintet (for flute, 2 violins, viola and cello)

Unswerving Quintet (for 2 violins, viola, string and unknown)

Arie română (for flute, 2 violins very last piano)

Balada, Shut. 29 (for violin bracket piano)

Rêverie (for violin innermost piano)

Romanian composer

For a commune in Romania, see Ciprian Porumbescu, Suceava.

Ciprian Porumbescu (Romanian:[tʃipriˈanporumˈbesku]; born Cyprian Gołęmbiowski on 14 October 1853 – 6 June 1883) was a Romanian composer born in Șipotele Sucevei in Bucovina. He was among the most celebrated Romanian composers of his time; his popular works include Crai nou, Song of the Tricolour, Song for Spring, Ballad for violin and piano, and Serenada. In addition, he composed the music for the Romanian patriotic "Song of Unity", also known as "Pe-al nostru steag e scris Unire" ("On our flag is written Unity"), which was Romania's anthem from 1975 to 1977 and is currently used for Albania's national anthem, "Himni i Flamurit". His work spreads over various forms and musical genres, but the majority of his work is choral and operetta.

Biography

Ciprian Porumbescu was born into the family of Iraclie Gołęmbiowski a Romanian Orthodox priest and Emilia Clodnițchi, Polish, daughter of the forest brigadier from Voievodeasa. Iraclie Gołęmbiowski called himself Iraclie Porumbescu from his youth, but he did not officially change his name until 1881, when Ciprian was at school in Suceava. He studied music in Suceava and Cernăuți, then continued at