Russian music stars deceased in Tuberculosis
Here are 2 famous musicians from Russia died in Tuberculosis:
Anton Arensky
Anton Arensky (July 12, 1861 Nizhny Novgorod-February 25, 1906 Zelenogorsk, Saint Petersburg) otherwise known as Arensky, Anton or Arensky, Anton Stepanovich was a Russian pianist, composer and music pedagogue.
His albums: Suites for Two Pianos (piano: Stephen Coombs, Ian Munro), Three Orchestral Suites (Moscow Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Dmitry Yablonsky), Piano Trios nos. 1 & 2, Scheherazade / Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky / The Seasons, Arensky: Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 32 / Glinka: Trio Pathétique in D minor, Piano Trios, Shostakovich & Arensky Trios, Scriabin: Symphony no. 3 (Divine Poem) / Arensky: Silhouettes, Hummel: Trio no. 1 in E-flat major, op. 12 / Debussy: Trio no. 1 in G / Arensky: Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 32 and BBC Music, Volume 15, Number 6: Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian" / Tamara / Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky.
Anton Arensky was born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia in 1861. He started learning piano and composition at a young age and went on to study at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, where he was a student of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Arensky worked as a professor of harmony and counterpoint at the Moscow Conservatory and also held a position at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory.
As a composer, Arensky is known for his chamber music, piano music, and ballets. He was heavily influenced by Tchaikovsky and his music often features a romantic, lyrical quality with rich harmonies. Some of his most famous works include his Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 32, Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky, and the ballet Egyptian Nights.
Arensky died at the young age of 44 in 1906 in Zelenogorsk, near Saint Petersburg. Despite his relatively short career, his music remains popular and continues to be performed and recorded today.
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Vasily Kalinnikov
Vasily Kalinnikov (January 13, 1866 Russia-January 11, 1901 Yalta) also known as Vasily Sergeyevich Kalinnikov was a Russian composer and conductor.
His albums include Kalinnikov: Symphony No. 1 / Glazunov: The Sea, Op. 28 / Spring, Op. 34, Symphonies No.1 and 2 (National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine feat. conductor: Theodore Kuchar), , Rachmaninov: Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 44 / Kalinnikov: Two Intermezzi for Orchestra, Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Dubinushka / The Flight of the Bumble Bee / Kalinnikov: Overture to Tsar Boris / The Cedar and the Palm, Symphony no. 2 / Overture, Tsar Boris / The Cedar and the Palm, Great Russian Symphonies and Symphony No. 1 in G Minor / Symphony No. 2 in A Major.
Although Kalinnikov's life was short, he made significant contributions to the world of classical music during the late 19th century. Born into a peasant family in the village of Voin in Russia, Kalinnikov demonstrated an early passion for music and was largely self-taught. He moved to Moscow in 1884 to pursue his musical education and studied at the Moscow Conservatory with renowned composers such as Tchaikovsky and Taneyev.
As a composer, Kalinnikov's work is characterized by rich harmonies, soaring melodies, and a distinctive Russian style. His Symphony No. 1, which premiered in 1897, was well-received and is considered to be one of his most notable works. Kalinnikov also worked as a conductor, leading orchestras in Moscow and Kiev.
Unfortunately, Kalinnikov's career was cut short by illness. He contracted tuberculosis in his early 30s and passed away just two days before his 35th birthday. Despite his short life, Kalinnikov left a lasting legacy in the world of classical music, and his work continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians today.
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