Anton Rubinstein, the composer, was described as the "Michelangelo of Music" by Hans von Bülow, highlighting the spiritual impact of his playing.
Notable Performances
Anton Rubinstein's Piano Concerto No. 3 in G Major had its official Paris debut on April 16, 1857, with the composer himself performing.
Performer Biography
Oleg Marshev, the pianist on this recording, won First Prize and Gold Medal at the AMSA World Piano Competition of Cincinnati in 1990.
Composer Biography
Anton Rubinstein founded and directed the St. Petersburg Conservatoire, profoundly influencing the music life of his country.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anton Rubinstein described the structure of the first movement of his G-Major concerto as coming to him in a dream, involving a piano approaching a temple of orchestral instruments.
Composer Biography
As a twelve-year-old, Anton Rubinstein was already touring Europe as an enfant prodige, dazzling audiences with the power of his playing.
Compositional Technique
The 3rd and 4th Piano Concertos by Anton Rubinstein are noted for their rich melodic invention and subtle harmony, which may have influenced Brahms's and Tchaikovsky's works in the genre.
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