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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
Donald Macleod on the life of the Russian composer, a late champion of the Romantic style
First Broadcast8 Oct 2007
Latest Broadcast12 Oct 2007
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Composer of the Week
Like other Russian composers, Rachmaninov drew on the music of the Russian Orthodox Church
Oct 2007
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Composer of the Week
Born to a musical family, Rachmaninov won a scholarship to the St Petersburg Conservatory.
Oct 2007
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Composer of the Week
Rachmaninov lived in America and Europe but kept in touch with Russia's artistic spirit.
Oct 2007
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Composer of the Week
The fall of Old Russia in the October Revolution of 1917 forced Rachmaninov to emigrate.
Oct 2007
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Composer of the Week
In 1892 Rachmaninov began his career as a composer, but his First Symphony was savaged.
Oct 2007