Leonid Sabaneev developed theories on the future of music, including a proposal for dividing the octave into 53 tones.
Historical Context
The early 20th century in Russia saw an unprecedented surge of creativity across all arts, spurred by the collapse of an old, corrupt system and the subsequent chaos.
Composer Biography
Leonid Sabaneev, the composer, studied with famous piano teacher Nikolai Zverev at the Moscow Conservatory, where Scriabin and Rachmaninoff also studied.
Performer Biography
Michael Schäfer, the pianist, initially considered studying glaciology before deciding to pursue a career as a professional musician.
Composer Biography
Leonid Sabaneev became Russia's most influential music critic, author, musicologist, and cultural functionary in the two decades following his return to music after university.
Composer Biography
Despite his musical training, Leonid Sabaneev initially pursued physics and mathematics, graduating from Moscow University in 1906 with a dissertation in mathematics.
Performer Biography
Ilona Then-Bergh, the violinist, was a member of the Bavarian State Orchestra Munich and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, serving as concertmistress for both.
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