Articles related to "Anton Rubinstein"



Biography of Anton Rubinstein
Anton Rubinstein, Russian composer and virtuoso pianist, founder of St Petersburg Conservatory and Russian Musical Society.
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Celebrated Women Pianists of the Past
There were many (famous in their time) women pianists who have been forgotten in the twenty- first century. Here are three who were celebrated in their lifetimes.
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Composer Gustav Mahler
Mahler had great talent and composed many wonderful works; his private life was not so successful.
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Pianist Arthur Friedheim
Friedheim had a difficult road to acceptance by Liszt, who roundly condemned his playing at first, forcing Friedheim to try on several occasions to become his pupil.
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Pianists Alexander Dreyschock and Anton Door
Door and Dreyschock were noted in their lifetime, and it is fitting that they are remembered today.
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"The Merchant Kalashnikov" Opera by Rubinstein
Anton Rubinstein was one of the most prolific composers of his time. He wrote operas, symphonies, concerti, songs, chamber music and piano pieces, most of them forgotten.
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American Pianist William Sherwood
Mention the name of William Sherwood today and most likely it would not be recognized. But in the nineteenth century his name was a household word in the musical world.
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Liszt and His Piano Students
Franz Liszt was the piano teacher of his time. Everyone sought to study with him at one time or other, and many made fine careers.
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Pianists Anton and Nicholas Rubinstein
Two brothers from Russia made a sensational splash in the concert world in the 1800's, and Anton's name is remembered to this day.
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Balakirev: Founder of 'The Five'
Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.
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Felix Mendelssohn Biography
Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.
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Two-Piano Teams of History
There have been some fine two- piano performers in history and this is an overview of some traditional and some rather surprising teams.
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Literature and Music
A description of Tchaikovsky's life and the history of ballet.
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