Anton Rubinstein

Anton Rubinstein: Ein Kunstlerleben (1892) is a biographical book written by Eugen Zabel about the life of Anton Rubinstein, a renowned pianist, composer, and conductor of the 19th century. The book is written in German and provides a detailed account of Rubinstein's personal and professional life, including his childhood, musical training, career highlights, and personal relationships.The book begins with Rubinstein's early life in Russia, where he was born into a Jewish family and showed early musical talent. Zabel describes Rubinstein's musical education, which included studying with some of the best teachers in Europe, and his rise to fame as a pianist and composer.Throughout the book, Zabel discusses Rubinstein's contributions to the world of music, including his founding of the St. Petersburg Conservatory, his role in popularizing the works of Chopin and other composers, and his influence on the development of Russian music.In addition to Rubinstein's professional achievements, the book also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family members, friends, and romantic partners. Zabel provides insights into Rubinstein's personality, including his temperamental nature and his struggles with mental health issues.Overall, Anton Rubinstein: Ein Kunstlerleben is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in classical music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.