I stumbled upon Anton Arensky when I went to a concert in my local small town. While introducing this piece, the pianist in the trio mentioned that Arensky taught Scriabin and Rachmaninoff. My ears perked up!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Arensky
It so happened that my wife Tricia had painted the violinist and entered the painting in a prestigious Australian art prize. We took it along and showed Niki.
http://www.dancingdust.com/large/niki.html
So many ignored and forgotten great composers. Now with the internet we all can find them much more easily!
Enjoy Arensky’s Trio in D minor, op. 32: Elegia – Adagio
The Nash Ensemble – Arensky- Trio in D minor, Op.32- Elegia – Adagio