Anton Rubinstein: A Life in Music (Russian Music Studies) - Hardcover

Taylor, Philip S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0253348714 ISBN 13: 9780253348715

Publisher: Indiana University Press, 2007

Synopsis

The first modern biography in English of Russian composer-pianist Anton Rubinstein, this book places Rubinstein within the context of Russian and western European musical culture during the late 19th century, exploring his rise to international fame from humble origins in Bessarabia, as well as his subsequent rapid decline and marginalization in later musical culture. Taylor provides a balanced account of Rubinstein’s life and his career as a piano virtuoso, conductor, composer, and as the founder of Russia’s first conservatory. Widely considered the virtuosic heir to Liszt, and recognized internationally as an equivalent cultural icon, he performed with most leading musicians of the day, including Liszt himself, Joachim, Clara Schumann, Vieuxtemps, Wieniawski, Saint-Saens, and Ysaÿe.

About this title

From the Publisher:

"Anton Rubinstein's multifarious activities as international virtuoso pianist, excellent conductor, important educator and prolific but inconsistent composer are considered in the context of his life by Philip Taylor. In this timely and well-researched book, he has given the Russian maestro his due after years of comparative neglect. Bravo!" Edward Garden, Professor of Music, Sheffield University (Emeritus)

About the Author:

Philip S. Taylor, who died in 2007, was a member of the Institute of Translating and Interpreting, United Kingdom.

About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0253348714
• ISBN 13: 9780253348715
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 376