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The Life of Sergei Rachmaninoff

The Life of Sergei Rachmaninoff

FromClassical Breakdown


The Life of Sergei Rachmaninoff

FromClassical Breakdown

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Linda and John uncover details about Rachmaninoff's life, like early influences that stayed with him his entire career, his comeback story after a disastrous symphony premiere, and what led to him emigrating to the United States. Plus, we hear some recordings of Rachmaninoff himself at the piano from the early 1900s.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA Classical in Washington, D.C.