Rubinstein: Piano Music (1852-1894)

Featuring

Joseph Banowetz
Anton Rubinstein

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Composer Biography

Anton Rubinstein's early musical training came from his mother and later from Moscow pianist Aleksandr Villuan.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Rubinstein's experience as a vocal accompanist influenced his compositional style, leading him to create long, song-like melodies with delicate piano accompaniment.

Composer Biography

Anton Rubinstein, born in 1829, made his public debut at age ten and his Paris debut in 1841, attended by famous composers like Liszt and Chopin.

Recording & Production

This recording was made at Skywalker Sound in Marin County, California, in March and November 2008.

Composition History

Anton Rubinstein was instrumental in advancing Russian music, establishing the Russian Musical Society in 1861 and co-founding the St Petersburg Conservatory in 1862, where he served as its first director.

Recording & Production

This album features several world-premiere recordings of Anton Rubinstein's piano works.

Performer Biography

Joseph Banowetz, the pianist on this recording, is a GRAMMY®-nominated American pianist who has performed as a recitalist and orchestral soloist on five continents.