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Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (Russian: Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов, Sergej Vasil’evič Rahmaninov, April 1, 1873 (N.S.) or March 20, 1873 (O.S.) – March 28, 1943) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. (“Sergei Rachmaninoff” was the spelling the composer himself used while living in the West throughout the latter half of his life, including when he became a United States citizen. However, alternative transliterations of his name include Sergey or Serge, and Rachmaninov, Rachmaninow, Rakhmaninov or Rakhmaninoff.)
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. 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 Dictionary of Music and Musicians notoriously dismissed his music as “monotonous in texture … consist mainly of artificial and gushing tunes …” and predicted that his popular success was “not likely to last”. [1] To this, Harold C.
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. 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 Dictionary of Music and Musicians notoriously dismissed his music as “monotonous in texture … consist mainly of artificial and gushing tunes …” and predicted that his popular success was “not likely to last”. [1] To this, Harold C.
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Shoutbox
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marynecessary wrote:
I adore his music. I played some piano pieces and I find it a very intensive emotional experience.
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XylophonePotato wrote:
Oh gee, hope he comes to my town to play a show. Swell. AMIRITE.
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bad_wisdom wrote:
Fuck yes I wanna be first row at one of his gigs.
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neonanthem wrote:
genius
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estoylistening wrote:
I got the tickets for his TOUR.
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Kulervo wrote:
die russische Seele *seufz* .... neeeee, jetzt, es ist einfach wunderbare Musik, wer macht sowas heute noch? .. außer Gudrun ;-)
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woollyewes wrote:
Absolutely beautiful.
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larsuca wrote:
TWISTED BEATS!
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phoneymindless wrote:
1-is it important to discuss Russian pop or rock in a shoutbox for RACHMANINOV? 2-@Bergatroll - you're disgusting :D 3-i actually came to ask if someone has sheet music for his Preludes, but i've found that already %)
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Bergatroll wrote:
I can open a bottle of beer with my butt cheeks.
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mayansoundcrew wrote:
I can play the melody of the 1st movement of the 2nd Concerto in time using only my erect member to bash the keys.
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Bergatroll wrote:
So??? I'm not impressed.
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mayansoundcrew wrote:
I'm Rachmaninoff's biggest fan; I can hum the entire 3rd piano concerto and most of the 2nd one (the third movement always slips me up).
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derickValadao wrote:
The man's music changed my life. Rach3 is most definitely my favourite piece of music. It portrays a depth of emotion that few could describe using words.
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Orresnei wrote:
Rachmaninov's third piano concerto is the very best piano concerto out there. Heck, it's the best classical piece on earth troughout time. I can't describe how much I like it in words. Simply amazing.
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domokakeh wrote:
PIano Concerto no. 2 rocks~
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amd48 wrote:
а как быть с настоящим его именем Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов? У меня все треки с таким тегом. Не хочу транслит использовать :'(
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Vasilievich wrote:
Lovers of Rachmaninov's music alike. Join The Sergei Rachmaninoff group!! http://www.last.fm/group/Sergei+Rachmaninoff
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windwake wrote:
Are you guys listening to the original recordings by Rachmaninoff himself? I'm curious-- I have "The Complete Recordings", but a lot of it is symphony stuff without just solo piano... is it him on the piano in the symphony, or did he conduct or something?
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PRUSAXXX wrote:
Yurko, I'm Russian, too. and I'm proud of Rachmaninov. but I think that Russian pop music sucks, but Russian rock rocks. this is my opinion. :)
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- Aug 30 Prom 59: Lindberg, Rachmaninov, Sibelius Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
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Piano Concerto No 3 and Symphony No 2
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