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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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Biography of Anton Rubinstein
Anton Rubinstein, Russian composer and virtuoso pianist, founder of St Petersburg Conservatory and Russian Musical Society.
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Famous Concert Pianist Sophie Menter
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.
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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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Sergei Rachmaninoff
A brief look at the early life of the great Russian pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff.
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Sergei Prokofiev Biography
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.
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Alexander Glazunov Biography
Life and works of Alexander Glazunov. He is famous for ballets The Seasons and Raymonda.
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Prokofiev: A Guide for the Listener & Performer
A brief look at Prokofiev's life, and Prokofiev as a pianist.
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Sergey Rachmaninoff
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.'
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Shostakovich: Symphony Master
Brief biography of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, his life and works. One of 20th century's greatest symphonists, famous for Symphony No.5.
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Special Days in History - May 7th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history, May 7th.
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Literature and Music
A description of Tchaikovsky's life and the history of ballet.
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Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas: Nos. 1 thru 3
The second article in a series that exclusively focus on Prokofiev's life and Piano Sonatas.
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