Frédéric Chopin
Video Source | Rob Steinberg
Duration: 2:08
Rob Steinberg performs Chopin’s Prelude No. 4, Opus 28 in E-Minor in a live performance at the Sondheim Theater. This recording was recognized as one of the top ten recordings of this piece. Steinberg is a management consultant, trial attorney, Reagan Administration appointee, classical pianist, and author of five books. He studied under Brian Ganz, Jules Gentil, and Elizabeth Gould and served on the Board of Directors for the Kennedy Center’s Young Concert Artist series. Steinberg was accepted into the Masters of Piano Performance Program at the Peabody Institute and Mozarteum in Salzburg.
About the composer…
Chopin’s works are characterized by their emotional depth, intricate melodies, and technical brilliance. He is particularly known for his piano compositions, which include nocturnes, waltzes, etudes, preludes, and polonaises. His music often evokes a sense of melancholy and introspection, reflecting the turbulent emotions he experienced throughout his life.
Despite suffering from poor health, Chopin continued to compose and perform until his untimely death at the age of 39. His contributions to classical music have had a lasting impact, with his compositions still widely performed and celebrated today. Frédéric Chopin remains one of the most influential composers of all time, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.