About
Pianist beloved for his mastery of Frederic Chopin's repertoire. During the early twentieth century, he embarked upon a worldwide concert tour.
Before Fame
He was a private student of composition and counterpoint under the famed Sergei Taneyev.
Trivia
His successful teaching career in Moscow lasted from 1913 until 1921.
Family Life
He was born in Yelets, Russia. He later settled in Scotland.
Associated With
He made a 1931 visit to Jean Sibelius in Ainola, Finland.
