The Russian-American pianist Margarita Glebov began her studies at age five in St Petersburg and made her orchestral debut at fourteen with the New City Sinfonia in San Diego.
Composer Biography
Lyapunov's musical talent was discovered early, but his formal music studies were delayed until the Russian Musical Society (RMS) opened a branch in Nizhny Novgorod in 1873.
Composer Biography
Lyapunov had a close professional and personal relationship with Mily Balakirev, a leading figure of the 'Mighty Five', who referred to Lyapunov as a 'mighty talent' and tirelessly promoted his compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lyapunov's affinity for the music of the 'Mighty Five' — a group of nationalistic composers including Alexander Borodin, Cesar Cui, Modest Musorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and their leader Mily Balakirev — influenced his musical development.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Elsie and Marvin Dekelboum Concert Hall at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, using a Steinway D piano.
Composer Biography
Sergei Lyapunov, the composer, was born in Yaroslavl, Russia, in 1859 and was one of three gifted brothers, all of whom excelled in their professional careers.
Composer Biography
In addition to composing, Lyapunov held various jobs, including collecting 265 folksongs in northern Russia for the Russian Geographical Society in 1893.
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