Sergei Taneyev

**Sergei Taneyev (1856–1915)** was a Russian composer, pianist, and all-around musical genius who left a lasting mark on classical music. A star student of Tchaikovsky, Taneyev became a beloved professor at the Moscow Conservatory, mentoring legends like Rachmaninoff and Scriabin. Known for his brainy yet heartfelt style, he blended Romantic passion with meticulous classical craftsmanship—think rich symphonies, intricate chamber works (check out his quintets!), and choral pieces that feel both grand and deeply personal. Though overshadowed by flashier peers during his lifetime, modern listeners adore his **Symphony No. 4** and the dramatic opera *Oresteia*. Recent releases, like his **Concert Suite** or collaborations with Bach and Mozart, show how his music bridges eras, pairing perfectly with Romantic heavyweights or Baroque icons. A true unsung hero of Russian music!

Genres

Chamber Music

Related Artists

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Alexander Scriabin

Sergei Rachmaninoff

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Alexander Borodin

Modest Mussorgsky

Alexander Glazunov

Dmitri Shostakovich

Anton Arensky

Mily Balakirev

Johannes Brahms

Claude Debussy

Latest Release

Waltz of the Flowers (piano arrangement by S. Taneyev)

Sergei Taneyev

Single - Released February 5, 2025