Rachmaninoff, Sergei

Sergei Rachmaninoff, one of the greatest pianists of all time and one of the greatest melodists among composers, was born on March 20, 1873, in Oneg, near Novgorod, into a musical family: his grandfather was a student of John Field, and his father, too, was a pianist. Sergei's family had to sell the family estate when he was nine years old owing to financial problems, and they moved to St Petersburg, where he took piano lessons at the Conservatoire. Rachmaninoff's nephew, pianist, and conductor Alexander Siloti had trained in Moscow with Nikolai Zverev and proposed that Rachmaninoff follow in his footsteps. In 1885, Rachmaninoff traveled to Moscow and spent three years with Zverev. In 1888, Rachmaninoff started practicing piano with Siloti and composition with Sergei Taneyev and Anton Arensky and sought guidance from Tchaikovsky, Siloti's former tutor friend.

Viola Compositions of Sergei Rachmaninoff | Animato Strings

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Rachmaninoff Sonata In G Minor Op.19 For Viola (IMC)

Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, published by International Music Company and edited by Elaine Fine, is a superb adaptation of the celebrated cello sonata for viola and piano. Rich in sweeping melodies and Romantic expression, it is an outstanding choice for advanced violists preparing for recitals, competitions, and conservatory study.

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• Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff, edited by Elaine Fine

• Adapted from the original cello sonata for viola and piano

• Suitable for advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, conservatory study, and chamber music

$82.95

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Rachmaninoff, Vocalise For Viola Op. 34 No. 14 (Boosey And Hawkes)

Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, published by Boosey & Hawkes, is a beautifully lyrical work for viola and piano, adapted from the composer's famous song for voice. Rich in Romantic expression, it is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced violists preparing for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study.

Key Features:

• Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff for viola and piano

• Adapted from Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 for voice and piano

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$25.95

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Rachmaninoff, Vocalise Opus 34, No. 14 For Viola (IMC)

Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, published by International Music Company, is a beautifully expressive work for viola and piano, adapted from the composer's famous song for voice. Rich in lyrical Romantic writing, it is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced violists preparing for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study.

Key Features:

• Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff for viola and piano

• Adapted from Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 for voice and piano

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$32.95