Composer, pianist, and conductor Serge Rachmaninoff is widely considered one of the greatest figures of late Russian Romanticism. His music is especially popular among music lovers for its sumptuous harmonies and lyrical, passionate melodies. First performed at the Leeds Festival in 1910, the Symphony No. 2 in E Minor is one of the staples of the orchestral repertoire. According to "Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, " the work displays Rachmaninoff's "fully fledged melodic style (particularly in the slow movement), his opulent but infinitely varied and discerning use of the...
Composer, pianist, and conductor Serge Rachmaninoff is widely considered one of the greatest figures of late Russian Romanticism. His music is espe...
(Schirmer Performance Editions). Dossin's new editions of the Rachmaninoff Preludes are combined together in this "book only" volume. The recordings may still be purchased on iTunes. Includes historical notes and performance suggestions. Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. These editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by experienced artists and master teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource...
(Schirmer Performance Editions). Dossin's new editions of the Rachmaninoff Preludes are combined together in this "book only" volume. The recordings m...
