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Sergei RACHMANINOFF1 April 1873 - 28 March 1943 (age 69)Sergei Rachmaninoff (or Rachmaninov) was a virtuoso Russian pianist, conductor and composer.
He was influenced and encouraged by Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Scriabin. He left Russia in 1918 and went on to become one of the 20th century's most well known and well paid concert pianists.
![]() FamilySergei Vasilievich RachmaninoffBorn: 1 April 1873, near Novgorod, Russia Father: Vasily, landowner and army officer. Mother: Lyou Boutakovia, gave him his first piano lessons. Siblings: two sisters Sofiya died diphtheria Wife: cousin Natalya Satina Children: 2 daughters Death: 28 March 1943, of melanoma, Beverly Hills, Califoria Grave: Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.
Works- Operas: Aleko, The Miserly Knight, Francesca da Rimini- 4 Piano Concertos - 3 Symphonies - Choral Symphony: The Bells - Symphonic Dances - Fantasia: The Rock - Cantata: Spring - Tone poem: Isle of the Dead - Viariations on a Theme of Corelli - Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini - Vespers - 13 Preludes - 14 songs - In the Silence of the Secret Night Rachmaninoff the ManRachmaninoff was 6'6" (1.98m) tall. His hands were huge, he apparently could span a 13th. He also had a formidable memory for music and could faithfully play back music he had heard only once even years earlier. He was often perceived as a grumpy person. Igor Stravinsky famously described him as "Six foot six of Russian gloom". However friends and people who knew him well descibe his sense of humour, big laugh and appreciation of good food, wine and good company. Watch the video below to see him and judge for yourself. He loved fast cars and had many a fine for speeding. He bought a new car every year. In Switzerland he had a fast boat on Lake Lucerne. He gave many charitable performances and donated generously to the war effort against the Nazis. In 1923 he gave a loan to fellow Russian Igor Sikorsky whose Long Island aircraft factory was facing disaster. This was the beginning of a long friendship and Rachmaninoff was made the first Vice-president of the Sikorsky company. This is the most complete collection of his video clips.The recording of Rachmaninoff's voice is also included. To watch this video click on the image to watch it directly at YouTube Quote- “Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music” So what is the correct spelling of his name?Travels and Career
Valentina Lisitsa plays his Prelude in G minor Opus 23
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Rachmaninov on eBayYou will find lots of Rachmaninov related items on eBay, some new, some used, some common, some rare. Always good for a browse - you never know what you may find!Links - and where to go for more informationRussian Composers: more profiles here at 52composers.com Answers.com consolidated reference sites Olivier's page a fan site |
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