Anton Arensky, a Russian composer, was a pioneering composition teacher in Moscow, with students including Sergei Rachmaninoff and Alexander Scriabin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anatoly Lyadov, a Russian composer, is considered the founder of the Russian piano prelude, paving the way for composers like Rachmaninoff and Scriabin.
Performer Biography
Swetlana Meermann-Muret's piano playing reflects Russian, German, and French cultures, having studied in all three countries.
Performer Biography
At 16, Swetlana Meermann-Muret made her concert debut performing Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anatoly Lyadov, a Russian composer, was known for his perfectionist approach, refining his works with incredible precision, like a jeweler polishing gems.
Composer Biography
Anatoly Lyadov and Anton Arensky, the composers on this album, were both students of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, a prominent Russian composer.
Performer Biography
Pianist Swetlana Meermann-Muret was born into a family of musicians in Lipetsk, Russia, and began her studies at a Special School of Art for gifted children.
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