Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff (Russian:
Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов, Sergej Vasil'evič Rahmaninov) (1 April 1873 – 28 March 1943) was a
Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He is recognised as a prominent figure in late Romantic-era music, with a style that evolved from early influences such as
Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov to a more individual approach characterised by lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and complex textures. The piano played a central role in his compositions, and his experience as a performer informed his writing for the instrument. Rachmani…
read more