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Album of Six Pieces: Piano Book

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Album of Six Pieces: Piano Book

Album of Six Pieces: Piano Book

By Anton Rubinstein

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Anton Rubinstein was one of the keyboard giants of the nineteenth century. This Kalmus Classic Edition features six piano works for the late intermediate to advanced pianist that feature the powerful lyricism characteristic of Rubinstein's compositional style. The folio includes selections from Op. 3, Op. 6, Op. 7, Op. 26, and Op. 45.

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Series: Kalmus Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 44
ISBN10: 0-7579-0919-1
ISBN13: 978-0-7579-0919-1
UPC: 654979051558
SKU: 00-K02215

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About the Composer: Anton Rubinstein

Anton Rubinstein (1829–1894) was a Russian pianist and composer who shaped the musical life of nineteenth-century Europe through both performance and institution-building. As a virtuoso pianist, he commanded the concert stage with authority; as a founder of the St. Petersburg Conservatory, he established rigorous standards for music education that influenced generations of musicians across Europe and Russia.

Rubinstein's compositions reflect the lyrical depth and pianistic brilliance he demanded in performance. His works balance the structural clarity of the Classical tradition with the expressive warmth and harmonic richness of Romanticism, making them essential repertoire for advanced pianists seeking to bridge nineteenth-century keyboard traditions.

Why we love this

Rubinstein's voice as a composer cuts through the Romantic repertoire with uncommon directness. These six pieces showcase a master's control of form and color without sacrificing the emotional generosity that draws students to nineteenth-century piano literature. Advanced pianists will find material that rewards both technical command and interpretive depth.

What to expect

These pieces radiate the confidence of a virtuoso composer writing for virtuoso hands. Each work unfolds with lyrical generosity, rich harmonic color, and passages of genuine pianistic brilliance. The overall effect is one of expressive sophistication without pretension, combining intimate songfulness with moments of dramatic sweep.

Who it's for

Advanced high school pianists and conservatory students ready to engage with substantial Romantic repertoire beyond the standard teaching canon. This collection suits pianists who have mastered technique and seek material that demands interpretive maturity and stylistic understanding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape longer phrases through subtle rubato rather than dramatic tempo shifts; Rubinstein's lyricism depends on flexibility within a stable underlying pulse.
  • Attend to the harmonic language in transitions and cadences, where Rubinstein often places unexpected colors that deserve sonic clarity.
  • Balance the technical passagework with singing tone; virtuosity in these pieces serves the melodic line, not the other way around.
  • Explore the full dynamic range available to you. Rubinstein writes for the modern piano's resources and expects a wide spectrum from deep bass resonance to crystalline treble definition.

How to use it

Draw from this album for solo recitals, honors recitals, or studio showcases where your most advanced pianists need material that demonstrates command of Romantic repertoire. Individual selections work equally well as closing pieces in mixed-genre programs or as centerpieces in a Rubinstein-focused recital alongside his contemporary Liszt or Brahms.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long, lyrical phrases across hand positions
  • Controlling harmonic color through pedal and touch differentiation
  • Navigating flowing sixteenth-note passages with rhythmic precision
  • Balancing thick Romantic textures without muddiness
  • Understanding structural phrasing across extended forms

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