Composer of the Week - Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
Donald Macleod on the life of the Russian composer, a late champion of the Romantic style
Composer of the Week - Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - A Spiritual Homeland
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943). 3/5: A Spiritual Homeland. Rachmaninov drew on the music of the Russian Orthodox Church as well as Russian folk music.
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Composer of the Week - Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - Early Life
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943): 1/5. Early Life. Rachmaninov's musical path began in earnest when, at the age of ten, he won a scholarship to the St Petersburg Conservatory.
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Composer of the Week - Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - Life in Exile
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943): 5/5. Life in Exile: Although he made homes in America and Europe, Rachmaninov always remained Russian in spirit.
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Composer of the Week - Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - The Concert Pianist
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943): 4/5. The Concert Pianist: Following the October Revolution in 1917, Rachmaninov left Russia, and once abroad was forced to tour as a concert pianist.
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Composer of the Week - Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - The Young Artist
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943). 2/5: The Young Artist. Following his graduation from the Moscow Conservatory, in 1892 Rachmaninov embarked upon a career as a composer.
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