Anton Rubinstein
1829 - 1894
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Biography
Anton Rubinstein was a Russian pianist, composer, and conductor who was one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century. He founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory and played a crucial role in promoting Russian music. Rubinstein was a virtuoso pianist acclaimed for his powerful and emotional performances. His compositional output includes symphonies, concertos, chamber music, operas, and solo piano works.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.
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To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
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I am a Russian, a musician who has dedicated his life to art and who has never desired anything else but to do good.
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Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.
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A composer does not set out to create something, but rather to create something that will surprise.