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Rubinstein: Piano Concerto No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 70 & Caprice russe, Op. 102 (Live)

7/6/2018, 4 Tracks, 50:23

Featuring

  • Neeme Järvi
  • Anna Shelest
  • The Orchestra Now
  • Anton Rubinstein

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Performer Biography

Anna Shelest, the pianist on this album, is an international award-winning pianist born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, who made her orchestral debut at age twelve.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Rubinstein founded the St. Petersburg Conservatory, a pioneering institution that significantly advanced Russian music education, despite previous failed attempts to establish a conservatory in Russia.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Anton Rubinstein, a multifaceted genius, was a composer, a pianist, and an educator, making significant contributions to Russian culture in the 19th century.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded live on October 15, 2017, at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

Historically, Russia lagged behind European countries in instrumental music tradition, largely bypassing the harpsichord period and only seeing significant piano sales in the late 18th century.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Rubinstein believed Russian culture should integrate with European achievements, a stance that caused friction with the 'Mighty Handful,' a group promoting national populism in music.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Neeme Järvi, the conductor on this album, is a highly respected maestro with a discography of nearly 500 recordings and has held positions with orchestras worldwide.

Source: Booklet

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