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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.

Anton Rubinstein, Russian composer and virtuoso pianist, founder of St Petersburg Conservatory and Russian Musical Society.

The beautiful Sophie Menter was one of the most famous pianists of the nineteenth century and was often referred to as "Franz Liszt's favorite student.

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.

A brief look at the early life of the great Russian pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, best known for opera The Love for Three Oranges, ballet Romeo and Juliet, and fairy tale Peter and the Wolf.

Life and works of Alexander Glazunov. He is famous for ballets The Seasons and Raymonda.

A brief look at Prokofiev's life, and Prokofiev as a pianist.

Brief biography of Russian born-American composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, his life and music. Famous for Piano Concerto No.2 and 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.'

Brief biography of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, his life and works. One of 20th century's greatest symphonists, famous for Symphony No.5.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history, May 7th.

The second article in a series that exclusively focus on Prokofiev's life and Piano Sonatas.