Great Russian Musicians: From Rubinstein to Richter

Russian musicians have left an indelible mark on twentieth century music. From composers to musicians, the Russian 'school' is admired universally.This book contains essays on the following great Russian musicians: Anton Rubinstein, Roalia Pasternak, Wanda Landowska, samuel Samosud The Neuhas Family Maria Yudina, Nathan Milstein, David Oistrakh, Emil Gilels, Sviatoslav Richter.Each chapter of the book contains important biographical and historical materials, extensive bibliographical materials and discographical notations.Much of the research and bibliographical materials in derived from Russian sources, many of which have never been translated into English.Great Russian Musicians will enhance our appreciation and understanding of these extraordinary Russian musicians.