Anton G. Rubinstein (M / Russia, 1829-1894), composer

Anton Grigorevich Rubinstein (1829-1894) was a Russian composer of Jewish descent. Born in Moldova. His family converted to Christian Orthodoxy when he was 5. Pianist, conductor and composer. As a virtuoso, travelled and performed extensively around Europe.

Works

Operas

• Die Makkabäer (The Maccabees / 1873 Rubinstein / Mosenthal), opera

External links

• Wikipedia