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Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (Russian: Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов), 1 April 1873 - 28 March 1943, was a composer, pianist, and conductor. Alternative transliterations of his name include Sergey or Serge, and Rachmaninov, Rakhmaninoff.) Rachmaninoff was born in 1873 in Semyonovo, near Novgorod, in north-western Russia. He was born into a noble russian family, who had been in the service of the Russian tsars since the 16th century. His parents were both amateur pianists.
Rachmaninov is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. He had legendary technical facilities and rhythmic drive, and his large hands were able to cover the interval of a thirteenth on the keyboard (a hand span of approximately twelve inches). His large handspan roughly corresponded with his height; Rachmaninov was 6 feet 6 inches (1.98m) tall according to sources[citation needed]. He also had the ability to play complex compositions upon first hearing. Many recordings were made by the Victor Talking Machine Company recording label of Rachmaninov’s performing his own music, as well as works from the standard repertory.
His reputation as a composer, on the other hand, has generated controversy since his death. The 1954 edition of Grove’s Dic...
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Top 10 Sergei Rachmaninoff Songs
Symphony Nr.2
Lilacs
Prelude In G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 in E Flat
Liebesleid
Moderato
Vocalise
Allegro ma non tanto
Lento
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato
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Alexander Nevsky
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
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RACHMANINOV: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3
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