Russian pianist and composer.
Born January 6th, 1872 in Moscow. [ref]
Died April 27th, 1915 at 43 years old in Moscow (sepsis). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche