Sergei Rachmaninoff, Chapter 8: A Stunning Finale

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Sergei Rachmaninoff, Chapter 7: The Making Of A Sacred Masterwork

After four long years living outside of Russia due to political instability, Rachmaninoff was finally able to bring his family home. He returned with a determination to write a Russian sacred piece that would be a lasting contribution to the orthodox repertoire. The composer ulti ...  Show more

Sergei Rachmaninoff, Chapter 6: Triumph And Revolution

Clickety clack. That’s all Sergei Rachmaninoff heard as he practiced his new Piano Concerto No. 3 in advance of his big American tour, during which he would debut the piece. That’s because he finished the piece just before departing for the U.S. and didn't leave himself time to p ...  Show more

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