Moscow Conservatory, he excelled in all facets of his studies, however after one major event all his work would come crashing down before him. In 1908 his father died, which was the ultimate derailment for Alexei. Not long after his father's death, Stanchinsky was diagnosed with the disease Dementia praecox, which offered him a wide variety of symptoms including hallucinations and fits of rage. He spent the majority of 1908 in a medical clinic where despite periods of lucidity, he was eventually described as incurable and discharged. After a time, Stanchinsky once again entered the Moscow Conservatory. It was during this time that it seemed that he was back to his normal self, as he was again composing, playing, and working with his colleagues once more. He spent the next few years further developing his skills and his own unique sound. During the years before his death he had moved on from traditional styles of composition and began to discover his own creative musical voice, rather than mimicking those of composers past. After much of his work was finished and he seemed to have returned to a sense of normalcy, he was asked by his teacher Taneyev to partake in a recital along with fellow composers of his time. The only recital that Stanchinsky ever took part in was held in Moscow Conservatory on 2 March 1914, publicizing the works of five young composers. His works were well received, and it appeared for a moment that Stanchinsky had solidified himself as a member of the Russian music community. According to musicologist Barrie Martyn, in April he brought Nikolai Medtner the pieces performed at the concert and in May he was hoping to stay with him during the summer holiday for further discussions, though this did not happen. His revelation to the world was short lived, as a few months later he was found dead near a stream near Logachyovo, close to a family friend's estate. He was only 26 years old when he died. He was buried in Smolensk. List of known works Two Mazurkas for piano (1905-7) I. Allegro in D-flat major II. Allegretto in G-sharp minor. Three Sketches for piano (1905–07) [Originally composed as part of Twelve Sketches Op. 1] I. Allegro marcato in C major II. Allegretto in A minor III. Presto tempestoso in C major Sonata in E-flat minor for piano (1906) Nocturne for piano (1907)