Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff was a Russian and American composer, pianist, conductor, musicologist and virtuoso (1873–1943). He was born at Starorussky Uyezd and died at Beverly Hills.
Also recorded as Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff; Rachmaninoff; Rach; Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff; Rachmaninov.
Sergei Rachmaninoff in brief
- Born
- 1873
- Died
- 1943
- Known for
- composer, pianist, conductor, musicologist and virtuoso
- Place of birth
- Starorussky Uyezd
Contents
Identity and origins
Sergei Rachmaninoff was recorded at birth as Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов. The authorities additionally record the headings Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff, Rachmaninoff, Rach, Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff and Rachmaninov. His recorded language was Russian. His recorded confession was Eastern Orthodoxy.
He was the child of Vasily Arkadyevich Rachmaninoff and Lyubov Petrovna Butakova. He married Natalya Satina. 2 children are recorded: Irene Sergievna Rachmaninoff and Tatiana Rakhmaninov.
Formation and teaching
Sergei Rachmaninoff studied at Moscow Conservatory, Saint Petersburg Conservatory and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. He trained under Nikolai Zverev, Anton Arensky, Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev and Alexander Siloti.
As a teacher, Sergei Rachmaninoff is recorded in connection with Gina Bachauer and Ruth Slenczynska. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
Work and production
Works recorded as notable number 8: Symphony No. 1, All-Night Vigil, Piano Concerto No. 2, Prelude in C-sharp minor, Pyrrique, Scherzo in D minor, Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prince Rostislav. His recorded genres are opera, symphony and classical music.
Identity
What the record establishes about Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Sergei Rachmaninoff is recorded with the occupation composer. Sergei Rachmaninoff is recorded as composer, pianist, conductor, musicologist and virtuoso. Sergei Rachmaninoff is recorded with the citizenship of Russian Empire and United States. Sergei Rachmaninoff is recorded at birth as Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов.
Activity and practice
Sergei Rachmaninoff is recorded as having studied at Moscow Conservatory, Saint Petersburg Conservatory and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
In detail
Sergei Rachmaninoff studied at Moscow Conservatory, Saint Petersburg Conservatory and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. training under Nikolai Zverev, Anton Arensky and Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev is recorded. Gina Bachauer and Ruth Slenczynska are recorded as having studied under Sergei Rachmaninoff. the recorded working language is Russian.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, symphony and classical music. The authority associates the name with Romantic music.
Employment is recorded with Moscow school number 19.
Works named in the authority record are Symphony No. 1, All-Night Vigil, Piano Concerto No. 2, Prelude in C-sharp minor, Pyrrique and Scherzo in D minor.
Distinctions recorded are Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.
Chronology
- 1873Sergei Rachmaninoff born at Starorussky Uyezd.
- 1873Sergei Rachmaninoff was born in 1873 at Starorussky Uyezd.
- 1943Sergei Rachmaninoff died at Beverly Hills.
- 1943Sergei Rachmaninoff died in 1943 at Beverly Hills.
Sources
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- 1.
“Sergei Rachmaninoff”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q131861: Sergei Rachmaninoff
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