Alexander Alyabyev

Alexander Alyabyev (1787–1851) was a Russian composer whose lush Romantic-era melodies and inventive compositions left a lasting mark on 19th-century music. Best known for his lyrical art song *The Nightingale* (which you’ll spot in his recent live releases!), Alyabyev’s work blended Russian folk influences with Western classical traditions. His career wasn’t all smooth sailing—he faced political exile in the 1820s—but he kept composing, leaving behind operas, chamber works like his *Piano Trio in A Minor*, and theatrical pieces like *The Magic Drum*. Fun fact: His romances (art songs) became salon favorites, and his collaborations with poets like Alexander Pushkin helped shape Russian vocal music. Modern revivals of his orchestral and chamber music, like the albums listed here, show his knack for drama and storytelling still resonates today!

Genres

Classical

Opera

Chamber Music

Art Song

Salon Music

Latest Release

Nightingale (Live)

Alexander Alyabyev

Single - Released December 1, 2021