Anton Rubinstein's compositional training was in the Germanic tradition, and he was associated with the 'Western-leaning' wing of 19th-century Russian music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Potton Hall, Suffolk, on January 14-16, 2008, with a Steinway & Sons piano.
Critical Reception
Although Anton Rubinstein was considered an important composer in his lifetime, for many years only his relatively minor 'Melody in F' achieved lasting posthumous fame.
Composer Biography
Anton Rubinstein founded the St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1862 and served as its first Director until 1867.
Composer Biography
Anton Rubinstein, a child prodigy on piano, made his Paris debut in 1841, attended by famous composers like Liszt, Chopin, Kalkbrenner, and Meyerbeer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anton Rubinstein was among the first leading virtuosos to regularly include Bach's keyboard works in his recitals.
Composer Biography
Anton Rubinstein, a pianist with immense stamina, gave 215 recitals during a nine-month tour in the USA with violinist Wieniawski in 1872-73.
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