CHOIR MUSIC BY CESAR CUI: THE SPECIFICS OF THE COMPOSER 'S CHORAL STYLE FORMATION
The article analyzes the choir musical works of С. Сui from the point of view of the influence of European and Russian musicians on the formation of the author's style. The specifics of the composer 's ethnic origin, childhood and youth experience, environment and contacts of Cui in different years of life are noted. Among them are the influence of the French culture and music of Chopin, as well as the works of M. Balakirev, A. Dargomyzhsky and A. Serov. Based on the remarks of Cui-critic and music writer, features of vocal music, important for him, and his creative and stylistic settings as a choir composer are emphasized.