Donald Macleod focuses on Rubinstein's early years, including a friendship with Liszt and the completion of his First Symphony. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on the long-running rift caused by an article Rubinstein wrote about Russian music, which the nationalist composers found offensive. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on Rubinstein's time spent at the St Petersburg Conservatoire. Including The Cloud, Cello Sonata No 2 (excerpt), Feramors, Prelude in D, Piano Concerto No 4. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on Rubinstein's tour of the USA and a subsequent tour of the UK, when he performed for Queen Victoria. Show more
Composer of the Week
Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894)
Episode 5: A Return to the St Petersburg Conservatoire
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on Rubinstein's return in 1887 to the St Petersburg Conservatoire as its director. With Serenade russe in B minor, Symphony No 5 (excerpt) and Tambourine. Show more