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Alexander Siloti, Russian pianist and conductor, and Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888
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Alexander Siloti, Russian pianist and conductor, and Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888
Alexander Siloti, Russian pianist and conductor, and Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres. Amongst his best known and most popular works are the ballets Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, the 1812 Overture, his First Piano Concerto, his last three numbered symphonies, and the opera Eugene Onegin. Siloti (1863-1945) was the first cousin of Sergei Rachmaninoff. He studied piano under Tchaikovsky at the Moscow Conservatory, graduating with the Gold Medal in 1881. He later worked as editor for Tchaikovsky. Prior to the 1917 Revolution he was one of Russias foremost artists, but in 1918 fled the country, eventually settling in New York. Between 1925 and 1942 Siloti taught at the Juilliard Graduate School. Found in the collection of the State Tretiakov Gallery, Moscow
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of classical music. In 1888, Alexander Siloti, a renowned Russian pianist and conductor, is seen alongside Peter Tchaikovsky, one of Russia's most celebrated composers. Tchaikovsky's contributions to the world of music are vast and diverse, including iconic works such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and his First Piano Concerto. Siloti himself had an impressive musical career. As the first cousin of Sergei Rachmaninoff, he studied piano under Tchaikovsky at the Moscow Conservatory and graduated with honors in 1881. Later on, Siloti worked closely with Tchaikovsky as an editor. Before fleeing Russia after the 1917 Revolution and settling in New York City, Siloti was considered one of Russia's foremost artists. He continued to share his knowledge by teaching at the Juilliard Graduate School from 1925 to 1942. This portrait showcases two influential figures who have left an indelible mark on classical music. Their dedication to their craft has shaped generations of musicians worldwide. Preserved within the State Tretiakov Gallery in Moscow, this image serves as a reminder of their enduring legacies that continue to inspire aspiring musicians today.
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