Anton Rubinstein, with the support of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna, established the St Petersburg Conservatory in 1862, which was crucial for the future of Russian music.
Critical Reception
Anton Rubinstein's compositions were often criticized, with the Russian nationalist composers, led by Balakirev, calling him an amateur, and others finding his work facile and superficial.
Performer Biography
Han Chen, the pianist on this album, is the winner of the 6th China International Piano Competition and has performed with orchestras worldwide, including the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy.
Historical Context
Anton Rubinstein faced hostility throughout his life due to his Jewish origin, despite his family having converted to Christianity.
Composer Biography
Anton Rubinstein, the composer, began his musical training with his mother and embarked on a concert tour at age eleven, performing for Chopin, Liszt, and Queen Victoria.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in July 2018 at the Performing Arts Centre, The Country Day School, King City, Ontario, Canada, with Bonnie Silver and Norbert Kraft as producers.
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