Pyotr Tchaikovsky was a student of Anton Rubinstein. In 1862, Rubinstein established the first Russian conservatory in Saint Petersburg, where he served as its first director, conductor of the orchestra and choir, and professor. Tchaikovsky studied under Rubinstein in his orchestration classes.
Anton Rubinstein → Pyotr Tchaikovsky
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Anton Rubinstein
2026–1894
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
2026–1893