Anton Rubinstein occupied an uneasy place in the history of Russian music, largely because of his Jewish origins and the perception of him as a ‘German in Russia’. In recent years his solo piano music has begun to be re-evaluated. This album focuses on the series of works written in the mid-1850s and reveals music of charm and flair. The Three Pieces, Op.16 are conventional in form but attractive, and the Two Pieces, Op.28 contain a strongly contrasted Nocturne and Caprice. More ambitious, and intended to be performed in his concert repertoire as one of the greatest virtuosos of the age, are the Six Pieces, Op.51.
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“…I think Rubinstein is an undervalued composer and exerted more influence than is generally acknowledged. Gallo’s technique is pristine and flawless – sometimes in the Opus 51 he makes things sound almost too easy. The piano sound great as well…”
Stephen Wright – American Record Guide – May/June 2023
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