Anton Rubinstein, a Russian composer and pianist, was once world-renowned and is no relation to the Polish pianist Artur Rubinstein.
Critical Reception
Rubinstein's music was criticized in Western Europe for its "Mendelssohnian fluency" and was neglected despite his broad influence on composers like Tchaikovsky.
Composer Biography
Rubinstein is remembered for founding the St Petersburg Conservatory, bringing order to the emerging Russian musical school with his thorough German background.
Composer Biography
Anton Rubinstein was highly regarded as a pianist, conductor, and the first great Russian teacher whose methods are still echoed in modern Russian musical institutions.
Composer Biography
Anton Rubinstein was the first truly professional Russian composer, setting an example in workmanship through his extensive output of symphonies, concertos, sonatas, and other works.
Performer Biography
Pianist Leslie Howard undertook the largest recording project ever by a solo pianist: the complete solo piano music of Ferenc Liszt, completed on 95 discs.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rubinstein was a conservative composer who felt that real music died with Schumann and Chopin, and he mistrusted the growing school of Nationalism.
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