biography
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Rubinstein, Anton (Grigoryevich)
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pronunciation:
[roobinstiyn]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1829–94)
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| biography:
| Pianist and composer, born in Vykhvatinets, Russia. He studied in Berlin and Vienna, and settled in St Petersburg (1848), where he taught music and took a part in founding the Conservatory, of which he was director (1862–7). He made concert tours in Europe and the USA, gaining widespread acclaim. His compositions include operas, oratorios, and piano concertos. His brother Nikolay (1835–81) founded Moscow Conservatory. |
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