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Антон Григорьевич Рубинштейн

Антон Григорьевич Рубинштейн

Musician · Russia · 1829–1894

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Anton Rubinstein was a prominent Russian pianist, composer, and conductor who lived from 1829 to 1894.

He founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, which was pivotal in the development of music education in Russia.

Rubinstein was awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts, highlighting his significant contributions to music.

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Biography

Early Life

Anton Grigoryevich Rubinstein was born on November 28, 1829, in the village of Vikhvatinets, located in the Podolia Governorate of the Russian Empire, now part of Moldova. He was born to Jewish parents, and his family converted to Russian Orthodoxy when he was very young. His mother, a talented musician, began teaching him piano at the age of five. By nine, he made his public debut at a charity concert, showcasing his prodigious talent. His early education included a year in Paris, where he studied under Alexander Villoing and performed for notable figures like Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt.

Career

Rubinstein's career as a pianist, composer, and conductor flourished throughout the 19th century. He founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, significantly impacting music education in Russia. His compositions spanned various genres, including opera and symphonies, and he was known for his Romantic style. Notable works include his Piano Concertos and Symphonies, which remain celebrated in classical music repertoires. He received prestigious awards, including the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts and the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, recognizing his contributions to music.

Legacy

Rubinstein passed away on November 20, 1894, leaving behind a rich legacy as a pioneer of Russian classical music. His influence extended beyond his compositions; he played a crucial role in establishing music conservatories in Russia, shaping the future of music education. His brother, Nikolai Rubinstein, founded the Moscow Conservatory, furthering the family's impact on Russian music. Rubinstein's atheism and views on music education reflected his progressive approach, advocating for a broader understanding of music beyond traditional boundaries.

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Discography

Albums
Solo Piano MusicSolo Piano Music1997
  1. 1.Deux Mélodies, op. 3: No. 1 in F major (revised edition). Moderato (Melody in F)
  2. 2.Deux Mélodies, op. 3: No. 2 in B major: Andante
  3. 3.Deux Morceaux, op. 30: No. 1 in F minor: Premiere Barcarolle (Moderato)
  4. 4.Deux Morceaux, op. 30: No. 2 in D minor: Allegro appassionato
  5. 5.Deuxième Barcarolle in A minor, op. 45bis
  6. 6.Troisième Barcarolle in G minor, op. 50 no. 3bis
  7. 7.Quatrième Barcarolle in G major (Allegretto con moto)
  8. 8.Fantaisie in E minor, op. 77: Adagio - Allegro con fuoco
  9. 9.Fantaisie in E minor, op. 77: Moderato assai
  10. 10.Fantaisie in E minor, op. 77: Allegro molto - Moderato - Allegro molto - Poco meno mosso - Presto
  11. 11.Fantaisie in E minor, op. 77: Molto lento - Vivace assai - Tempo rubato - Quasi presto
  12. 12.Trois Caprices, op. 21: No. 1 in F-sharp major: Allegretto scherzando
  13. 13.Trois Caprices, op. 21: No. 2 in D minor: Andante - Allegro
  14. 14.Trois Caprices, op. 21: No. 3 in E-flat major: Allegro risoluto - Andante - Tempo 1
  15. 15.Trois Sérénades, op. 22: No. 1 in F major: Moderato assai
  16. 16.Trois Sérénades, op. 22: No. 2 in G minor: Moderato assai
  17. 17.Trois Sérénades, op. 22: No. 3 in E-flat major: Allegretto con moto
  18. 18.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Thème: Lento - Allegro moderato (G major)
  19. 19.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation I: Allegro (G major)
  20. 20.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation II: Andante con moto (E minor)
  21. 21.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation III: Moderato con moto (C major)
  22. 22.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation IV: Moderato (C minor)
  23. 23.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation V: Moderato (G major)
  24. 24.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation VI: Allegro non troppo
  25. 25.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation VII: Moderato assai (E-flat major)
  26. 26.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation VIII: Moderato assai (E-flat minor)
  27. 27.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation IX: Moderato (B major)
  28. 28.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation X: Moderato (B minor)
  29. 29.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation XI: Allegro (D major)
  30. 30.Thème et Variations, op. 88: Variation XII: Allegro moderato (G major)
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Chantal Masson-Bourque, viola and Mariko Sato, pianoChantal Masson-Bourque, viola and Mariko Sato, piano1997
  1. 1.Sonata for Viola and Piano: I. Impetuoso7:55
  2. 2.Sonata for Viola and Piano: II. Vivace4:06
  3. 3.Sonata for Viola and Piano: III. Adagio11:46
  4. 4.Trois Poèmes pour alto et piano: I. Avec gravité expressive3:23
  5. 5.Trois Poèmes pour alto et piano: II. Lento, molto espressivo3:40
  6. 6.Trois Poèmes pour alto et piano: III. Avec mouvement3:34
  7. 7.Alto Neptune6:12
  8. 8.Sonata in F minor, op. 49: I. Moderato appassionato9:46
  9. 9.Sonata in F minor, op. 49: II. Andante5:04
  10. 10.Sonata in F minor, op. 49: III. Moderato con moto6:57
  11. 11.Sonata in F minor, op. 49: IV. Allegro assai8:19
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Rubinstein: Piano Concerto No. 4 / Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2Rubinstein: Piano Concerto No. 4 / Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.21997
  1. 1.Piano concerto, No. 4 in, D minor, Op. 70: I. Moderato assai12:54
  2. 2.Piano concerto, No. 4 in, D minor, Op. 70: II. Andante12:00
  3. 3.Piano concerto, No. 4 in, D minor, Op. 70: III: Allegro10:29
  4. 4.Piano concerto, No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato10:42
  5. 5.Piano concerto, No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto13:03
  6. 6.Piano concerto, No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando12:23
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Russian Violin School: Igor PolitkovskyRussian Violin School: Igor Politkovsky1996
  1. 1.Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major, op. 13: Moderato con moto9:00
  2. 2.Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major, op. 13: Moderato7:47
  3. 3.Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major, op. 13: Scherzo. Prestissimo1:29
  4. 4.Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major, op. 13: Finale. Adagio non troppo. Moderato con moto4:02
  5. 5.Impromptu in E major4:25
  6. 6.Melodie in E-flat major, op. 42 no. 33:22
  7. 7.Sonata for Violin and Piano in A minor: Allegro4:26
  8. 8.Sonata for Violin and Piano in A minor: Adagio cantabile2:45
  9. 9.Sonata for Violin and Piano in A minor: Minuet. Allegretto4:55
  10. 10.Sonata for Violin and Piano in A minor: Allegro ma non troppo5:47
  11. 11.Romance in E-flat major3:30
  12. 12.Slavonic Dance in E minor, op. 46 no. 24:23
  13. 13.Gypsy Song in C minor2:23
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Piano Concerto no. 4Piano Concerto no. 41996
  1. 1.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: I. Moderato assai13:55
  2. 2.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: II. Andante11:39
  3. 3.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: III. Allegro11:14
  4. 4.Wein, Web und Gesang9:11
  5. 5.The Swan3:05
  6. 6.Waltz-Poem IV2:26
  7. 7.Moments Musicaux no. 3 in F minor, D708.31:55
  8. 8.Alt Wien2:22
  9. 9.Melody in F, op. 3-14:18
  10. 10.Nocturne, op. 19-43:48
  11. 11.Waltz in D, op. 42-33:18
  12. 12.Autrefois, op. 874:22
  13. 13.Caprice Espagnol, op. 375:51
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Forgotten RomanceForgotten Romance1995
  1. 1.Romance oubliée, S. 1323:41
  2. 2.Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36: I. Allegro agitato8:14
  3. 3.Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36: II. Andante molto tranquillo6:15
  4. 4.Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36: III. Allegro10:52
  5. 5.Elégie No. 1, S. 1304:58
  6. 6.Elégie No. 2, S. 1314:17
  7. 7.Cello Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 18: I. Allegro moderato9:01
  8. 8.Cello Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 18: II. Allegretto6:18
  9. 9.Cello Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 18: III. Allegro molto7:40
  10. 10.Die Zelle in Nonnenwerth, S. 3826:22
  11. 11.La lugubre gondola, S. 1348:29
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Viola Sonata / Quintet for Piano & WindsViola Sonata / Quintet for Piano & Winds1994
  1. 1.Sonata for Viola and Piano in F minor, Op. 49: I. Moderato9:12
  2. 2.Sonata for Viola and Piano in F minor, Op. 49: III. Andante5:54
  3. 3.Sonata for Viola and Piano in F minor, Op. 49: IIII. Moderato con moto7:19
  4. 4.Sonata for Viola and Piano in F minor, Op. 49: IV. Allegro assai8:10
  5. 5.Quintet for Piano and Winds in F major, Op. 55: I. Allegro non troppo10:43
  6. 6.Quintet for Piano and Winds in F major, Op. 55: II. Scherzo: Allegro assai7:17
  7. 7.Quintet for Piano and Winds in F major, Op. 55: III. Andante con moto8:37
  8. 8.Quintet for Piano and Winds in F major, Op. 55: IV. Allegro appassionato11:51
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Piano Concertos nos. 2 and 4Piano Concertos nos. 2 and 41994
  1. 1.Piano Concerto no. 2 in F major, op. 35: Allegro vivace assai18:28
  2. 2.Piano Concerto no. 2 in F major, op. 35: Adagio non troppo10:06
  3. 3.Piano Concerto no. 2 in F major, op. 35: Moderato10:23
  4. 4.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: Moderato assai14:15
  5. 5.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: Andante12:30
  6. 6.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: Allegro11:00
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Piano Concerto o. 5 / Caprice RussePiano Concerto o. 5 / Caprice Russe1994
  1. 1.Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 94: I. Allegro moderato20:47
  2. 2.Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 94: II. Andante10:12
  3. 3.Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 94: III. Allegro15:51
  4. 4.Caprice Russe (Russian Capriccio), Op. 10220:28
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Piano Concertos nos. 3 and 4Piano Concertos nos. 3 and 41992
  1. 1.Piano Concerto no. 3 in G major, op. 45: I. Moderato assai11:13
  2. 2.Piano Concerto no. 3 in G major, op. 45: II. Moderato6:39
  3. 3.Piano Concerto no. 3 in G major, op. 45: III. Allegro non troppo13:27
  4. 4.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: I. Moderato assai12:12
  5. 5.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: II. Andante11:52
  6. 6.Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 70: III. Allegro9:40
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String Quartets I & II (The Royal String Quartet Copenhagen)String Quartets I & II (The Royal String Quartet Copenhagen)1992
  1. 1.String Quartet No. 1 in G major, Op. 17: I. Moderato con moto10:09
  2. 2.String Quartet No. 1 in G major, Op. 17: II. Andante con moto7:29
  3. 3.String Quartet No. 1 in G major, Op. 17: III. Presto - Allegro moderato6:12
  4. 4.String Quartet No. 1 in G major, Op. 17: IV. Allegro assai8:24
  5. 5.String Quartet No. 2 in C minor, Op.17: I. Moderato10:18
  6. 6.String Quartet No. 2 in C minor, Op.17: II. Allegro molto vivace4:39
  7. 7.String Quartet No. 2 in C minor, Op.17: III. Molto lento3:23
  8. 8.String Quartet No. 2 in C minor, Op.17: IV. Moderato6:30
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Piano Concertos nos. 1 and 2Piano Concertos nos. 1 and 21992
  1. 1.Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, op. 25: I. Moderato17:06
  2. 2.Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, op. 25: II. Andante con moto8:20
  3. 3.Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, op. 25: III. Con moto12:29
  4. 4.Piano Concerto no. 2 in F major, op. 35: I. Allegro vivace assai18:59
  5. 5.Piano Concerto no. 2 in F major, op. 35: II. Adagio non troppo11:33
  6. 6.Piano Concerto no. 2 in F major, op. 35: III. Moderato10:36
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Fantaisie Op. 84 / Concertstück Op. 113Fantaisie Op. 84 / Concertstück Op. 1131991

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Two Sonatas for Cello and PianoTwo Sonatas for Cello and Piano1991

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Symphony no. 5 / Dmitry Donsky / FaustSymphony no. 5 / Dmitry Donsky / Faust1991

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Piano Music, Vol. 1: Album de Peterhof, op. 75Piano Music, Vol. 1: Album de Peterhof, op. 751991

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Piano Music, Vol. 2: Soirées musicales, op. 109Piano Music, Vol. 2: Soirées musicales, op. 1091991

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Symphony no. 4 in D minor, op. 95 “Dramatic”Symphony no. 4 in D minor, op. 95 “Dramatic”1991

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Anton Rubinstein: Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor / Moritz Moskowski: Piano Concerto in E majorAnton Rubinstein: Piano Concerto no. 4 in D minor / Moritz Moskowski: Piano Concerto in E major1991

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Piano Sonatas nos. 1 & 3Piano Sonatas nos. 1 & 31990

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Piano Sonatas nos. 2 & 4Piano Sonatas nos. 2 & 41990

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Violin Concerto in G major, op. 46 / Don Quixote (Humoresque), op. 87Violin Concerto in G major, op. 46 / Don Quixote (Humoresque), op. 871990

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Les deux sonates pour alto et pianoLes deux sonates pour alto et piano1990

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Symphony no. 2 “Ocean” (complete 7-movement version)Symphony no. 2 “Ocean” (complete 7-movement version)1987

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Rubinstein: Piano Concerto no. 3 in G, op. 45 / Kabalevsky: Piano Concerto no. 3 in D, op. 50 “Youth”Rubinstein: Piano Concerto no. 3 in G, op. 45 / Kabalevsky: Piano Concerto no. 3 in D, op. 50 “Youth”1974

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Achievements

Award
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
Award
Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
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Pour le Mérite

Groups

  • Russian Musical Societyoriginalcurrent

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Country

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Born

1829-11-28

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Died

1894-11-20

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Instruments

piano

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Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Anton Grigorevich Rubinstein, Anton Grigorjewitsch Rubinstein, Anton Grigoryevich Rubinstein, Anton Grogorevich Rubinstein, Anton Rubeinstein, Anton Rubenstein

Disambiguation

Russian composer

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Russian pianist, composer and conductor (1829–1894)

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Anton Grigoryevich Rubinstein was a Russian pianist, composer and conductor who founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. He was the elder brother of Nikolai Rubinstein, who founded the Moscow Conservatory.

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