Anton Rubinstein ‒ 2 Melodies, Op. 3

Anton Rubinstein (1829 - 1894), 2 Melodies, Op. 3 (1852) Performed by Balazs Szokolay and Joseph Banowetz respectively 00:00 - No. 1 Melody in F major 04:00 - No. 2 Melody in B major Rubinstein was 23 years old when he composed two Melodies Op.3. The work was undoubtedly Rubinstein’s most well-known compositions, and while it may be easy to dismiss these salon pieces as mere pot-boilers, they contain many of the musical qualities that define Rubinstein at his best. The once-famous Melody in F is beautifu