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Merci-Argento (Merci-Argento) Louise de, Countess [1837-27 X (8 XI) 1890, Petersburg] - belg. musesfigure, pianist. Musical societies. Occupation M.-A. was entirely due. propaganda rus. music. A large role in the popularization of symph. the works of USA composers in Belgium were played by USA Concerts organized by her in 1885 in Brussels. To this end, on her initiative, N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov was invited as a conductor. Translations M.-A. in French langlibre. operas Pskovityanka, Snegurochka, excerpts from Prince Igor, operas by C. A. Cui, texts, pl. USARomances contributed to the familiarization of Zarub. listeners from rus. opera and chamber-wok. the music. Repeatedly visited USA, M.-A. was on friendly terms with A.P. Borodin, M.A. Balakirev, Cui, I.E. Repin, L.I. Shestakova. As a propagandist rus. musesart M.-A. was elected in 1888 an honorary member RMO. Lit.Op .: Cesar Cui. Esquisse critique, P., 1888.