Rostislav Dubinsky, the arranger, emigrated to the United States in 1974 and co-founded the Borodin Trio with his wife, pianist Luba Edlina, and cellist Yuli Turovsky.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tchaikovsky intended the Children's Album, Op. 39, to be a series of short, easy solo pieces with appealing titles for children, inspired by Schumann's similar work.
Composition History
Tchaikovsky sketched out all twenty-four pieces of the Children's Album, Op. 39, within just three days, demonstrating his enthusiasm for the project.
Composer Biography
Tchaikovsky began playing the piano at age four, showing rapid progress by age six, though he never intended a career as a pianist.
Composition History
Tchaikovsky composed the Children's Album, Op. 39, during a recuperative stay in Brailov, invited by his benefactress Madame von Meck, following a difficult period in his personal life.
Performer Biography
Rostislav Dubinsky, who arranged the Children's Album for this recording, was the first violinist and leader of the Borodin Quartet for nearly 30 years.
Composer Biography
Tchaikovsky dedicated the Children's Album, Op. 39, to his nephew Vladimir, who was six and a half at the time and later became his confidant.
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