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Nikolai Artsybushev was a Russian composer who lived from 1858 to 1930. He was born in the city of Moscow, where he spent most of his life. Artsybushev was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known violinist. From a young age, Artsybushev showed a great interest in music, and he began studying the piano and composition at a young age. Artsybushev's early musical education was primarily focused on the piano, and he quickly became a skilled pianist. He also began composing music at a young age, and his early works showed a great deal of promise. In 1876, Artsybushev entered the Moscow Conservatory, where he studied composition with Nikolai Rubinstein and piano with Anton Rubinstein. During his time at the Moscow Conservatory, Artsybushev continued to develop his skills as a composer and pianist. He began to gain recognition for his compositions, and his works were performed at various concerts and competitions. In 1881, Artsybushev graduated from the Moscow Conservatory with a degree in composition. After graduating from the Moscow Conservatory, Artsybushev began to establish himself as a composer. He wrote a number of works for piano, including several sonatas and sets of variations. He also wrote a number of chamber works, including string quartets and piano trios. One of Artsybushev's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1890. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases Artsybushev's skills as a pianist and composer. The concerto was premiered in Moscow in 1891, and it was well-received by audiences and critics alike. In addition to his work as a composer, Artsybushev was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Moscow Conservatory for many years, and he was known for his dedication to his students. Many of his students went on to become successful composers and performers in their own right. Artsybushev's later works show a shift towards a more modernist style. He began to experiment with atonality and other avant-garde techniques, and his later works were often more dissonant and complex than his earlier works. Despite this shift in style, Artsybushev remained a respected and influential composer throughout his life. Nikolai Artsybushev died in Moscow in 1930, at the age of 72. He left behind a legacy of innovative and influential compositions, as well as a generation of students who were inspired by his dedication to music education. Today, Artsybushev is remembered as one of the most important Russian composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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