Sergei Rachmaninoff completed a stunning body of work due to his self discipline and high standards. Despite this, he suffered from self-doubt and wondered if he made the best-use of his time on earth because he couldn’t decide if he was a conductor, pianist or composer. “His inspiration lie in the Romantic tradition of 19th-century Russian music.” While Rachmaninoff studied at the Moscow Conservatory of Music, Tchaikovsky heard his music and predicted a great future for him. Rachmaninoff subsequently met Tchaikovsky who advised him, and you can see the influence in his music. Name: Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff … [Read more...]
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