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Rachmaninoff's Works for Piano and Orchestra
For many people today, the mere mention of a piano concerto brings one name to mind: Sergey Rachmaninoff.
How did rachmaninoff die
His concertos have been engrained in the consciousness of many unsuspecting listeners through the media of film and popular song. However, these films and songs have offered only a glimpse into the brilliance of Rachmaninoff’s works for piano and orchestra.
It is upon further listening, that one can truly enjoy the genius at work in these compositions.
Rachmaninoff was born in Semyonovo, a small town near Novgorod, on April 1, 1873. He was born into a family with a strong military history and wealth.
His mother was Lyubov Petrovna Butakova, the daughter of a wealthy general. His father, Vasily Arkadyevich Rachmaninoff, also had military ancestors, but was focusing on managing the estates. Unfortunately, Vasily was not very prudent with his money and ended up squandering so much that the estates Lyubov’s dowry contributed had to b
