As a pianist, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a legendary pianist and composer in today's episode -- the first of 2 in a series -- about Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Both hearing and playing his piano music gets me all in my feelings, and I think you'll understand what I mean after you listen to some of his very expressive music in our episode today. I hope you enjoy the breathtaking beauty of his lyrical compositions as you learn about the ups and downs of this composer's life! MUSIC HEARD IN THIS EPISODE Sergei Rachmaninoff – The Bells, Op.35 – Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto no.2 op.18 - Anna Fedorova - Complete Live Concert Sergei Rachmaninoff - Three Nocturnes for Piano MUSIC LISTENING SCHEDULE FOR EPISODE 96 I've created a curated playlist on YouTube of some of the music from today's episode as well as other famous works by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Listen to the playlist here. Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!