Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) is now widely regarded as one of the greatest 20th-century composers and pianists. In this illuminating and accessible biography, Max Harrison covers the span of Rachmaninoff's life, taking in his career as composer, pianist and conductor, offering full analyses of his scores and a uniquely detailed treatment of his 1919-1942 recordings. A fascinating account of the man, his life and work, this book sheds much new light on its subject and the ways that Rachmaninoff was viewed during his own time and beyond.
Synopsis
While he does present a biography of Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), musicologist Harrison concentrates on the Russian pianist/ composer's scores themselves to counter critics who deemed him too romantic for the modern era. He includes transcribed examples of his music (e.g., Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini), chronological and classified lists of his works, a discography, and extensive reference material. The author was a longtime reviewer for The Gramophone and The Times. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR