This album is part of a series highlighting women composers, with other releases featuring artists like Maria Herz, Emilie Mayer, and Zara Levina.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Despite a less comprehensive oeuvre, Leokadiya Kashperova's works demonstrate incredible talent, mature skill, and a deeply romantic Russian sound language typical of her time.
Composer Biography
Leokadiya Kashperova, the composer, studied piano with Anton Rubinstein, a renowned pianist and composer.
Composer Biography
Leokadiya Kashperova, the composer of the works on this album, was the piano teacher of Igor Stravinsky.
Critical Reception
Leokadiya Kashperova's compositions have largely remained in the shadow of male masters, a fate shared by many women composers of her era.
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