Presentation on music on the theme "Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov. Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov Due to frequent concert performances and conducting activities, Rachmaninov's creative activity is reduced
Creativity of Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov - this name has been sounding in the world of music for a century.
- (1873 – 1943)
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- A family
- Years of study at the conservatory
- The first creative successes
- Independent life
- Pedagogical work
- Conducting activity
- Composer activity
- World War (1914 - 1918)
- Revolutions of 1917
- Emigration
- List of works
- last years of life
- A family
- Years of study at the conservatory
- (1882 – 1892)
- The first creative successes
- Independent life
- Beginning of the third concert
- for piano and orchestra
- Pedagogical work
- Conducting activity
- Theme of the first part of the second concerto
- Composer activity
- World War (1914 - 1918)
- Revolutions of 1917
- Emigration
- Operas - Aleko (1893, Moscow)
- Miserly knight
- Francesca da Rimini (both - 1904, production 1906, Moscow) for soloists, choir and orchestra - cantata Spring (1902),
- Bells poem (1913)
- for orchestra - 3 symphonies (1895, 1907, 1936), fantasy Cliff (1893), Island of the Dead (1909), Symphonic dances (1940), etc.
- for piano and orchestra - 4 concertos (1891, 2nd edition 1917; 1901; 1909; 1926, 3rd edition 1941), Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (1934); chamber and instrumental ensembles, including the Elegiac Trio (In memory of the great artist, 1893)
- for piano - sonatas, musical moments, etudes-pictures, preludes, etc.
- 2 suites for 2 pianos
- choirs (with orchestra, piano)
- choirs a cappella – Liturgy of John Chrysostom
- All-night vigil
- romances
- transcriptions and transcriptions.
- Sergei Vasilyevich died on March 28, 1943 at one in the morning, a few days before his seventieth birthday. The last experiences of the composer were connected with the news about the course of the battles of the Soviet army with the troops of Nazi Germany. The lost homeland lived in his heart as the greatest love that gives creative strength.
- Monument to S.V. Rachmaninov in Moscow
- “I feel like a ghost that wanders alone in a strange world...”
- S.V.Rakhmaninov
Rachmaninov S. V Date of birth March 20 (April 1) 1873 Place of birth Semenovo, Novgorod province, Date of death March 28, 1943 Place of death Beverly Hills Professions Composer, conductor, pianist Rachmaninov S. V was buried in Valhalla, near New York
Childhood n Rachmaninov was born into a noble family in the Starorussky district of the Novgorod province in the Oneg estate on March 20, 1873.
Youth With his cousins and brother Satin: S. A. Satin, S. V. Rachmaninov, N. A. Rachmaninova (née Satina) - wife of S. V. Rachmaninov, V. A. Satin (1902)
Years of study n Played the piano since the age of 4-5. n From 1882 he studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, from 1885 - at the Moscow Conservatory with N. S. Zverev and A. I. Ziloti (piano), S. I. Taneyev and A. S. Arensky (composition). n At the age of 13, Rachmaninoff was introduced to Tchaikovsky.
The beginning of his career n During his studies he composed a number of works, including the romance "In the Silence of the Secret Night", the 1st concerto for piano and orchestra (1891, 2nd edition 1917). n Graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in piano (1891) and composition (1892, with a large gold medal).
Rachmaninov's graduation work is the one-act opera "Aleko" (libretto by Vl. I. Nemirovich. Danchenko based on the poem "Gypsies" by A. S. Pushkin, staged in 1893, Bolshoi Theater, Moscow).
Early period n Started under the sign of late romanticism, acquired mainly through the style of Tchaikovsky (First Concerto, early works)
Synthesis of Traditions However, already in the Trio in Reminor (1893), written in the year of Tchaikovsky's death and dedicated to his memory, Rachmaninoff gives an example of a bold creative synthesis of the traditions of romanticism (Tchaikovsky), the "Kuchkists", the ancient Russian church tradition and modern everyday and gypsy music.
The period of maturity n The central work of this period is the grandiose poem "The Bells" for choir, soloists and orchestra, to the words of Edgar Allan Poe, translated by K. Balmont (1913). n Brightly innovative, saturated with unprecedented new choral and orchestral techniques, this work had a huge impact on choral and symphonic music of the 20th century
Rachmaninoff with daughters With daughters Irina, married Volkonskaya (1903-1969) - standing, and Tatiana, married Konyus (1907-1961) at a dacha near Dresden on Emser Allee (1924)
In the family circle Natalia Aleksandrovna and Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff at their dacha in Beverly Hills (1942) With grandchildren Sofinka Volkonskaya and Sasha Konyus
Rachmaninoff as a pianist The name of Rachmaninov as a pianist is on a par with the names of F. Liszt and A. G. Rubinstein. Phenomenal technique, melodious depth of tone, flexible and imperious rhythm completely obeyed the high spirituality and vivid imagery of expression in Rachmaninov's playing.
Peculiarities of Rachmaninoff's Piano Style S. In Rachmaninoff the pianist became a standard for many generations of pianists from different countries and schools, he approved the world priority of the Russian piano school, the hallmarks of which are: 1) deep content of performance; 2) attention to the intonation richness of music; 3) "singing on the piano" - imitation of vocal sounding and vocal intonation by means of the piano.
Late-foreign period n Rachmaninov's style is made up of an integral alloy of the most diverse stylistic elements: the traditions of Russian music - and jazz, the old Russian znamenny chant - and the "restaurant" stage of the 1930s. , the virtuoso style of the 19th century - and the rigid toccatoness of the avant-garde.
Singer of Russian nature n Rachmaninov's music, possessing an inexhaustible melodic and sub-voice polyphonic richness, absorbed Russian folk song origins and some features of Znamenny chant.
List of compositions of n n n operas. Aleko (libretto by Vl. I. Nemirovich-Danchenko based on the poem "Gypsies" by A. S. Pushkin, 1892, Bolshoi Theatre), The Miserly Knight (based on Pushkin's text, op. 24, 1904; staged 1906, Bolshoi Theatre), Francesca da Rimini (libretto by M. I. Tchaikovsky based on the 5th song of "Hell" from Dante's "Divine Comedy", op. 25, 1904; staged 1906, Bolshoi Theater); for soloists, choir and orchestra cantata Spring (to the text of N. A. Nekrasov's poem "Green Noise", op. 20, 1902), the Bell's poem (to words by E. Poe, translated by K. D. Balmont, op. 35, 1913) ; for orchestra 3 symphonies (d-moll, op. 13, 1895; e-moll, op. 27, 1906-07; a-moll, op. 44, 1935-36), fantasy Cliff (based on a poem by M. Yu. Lermontov , op. 7, 1893), Capriccio on gypsy themes, op. 12 (1894), symphonic poem Island of the Dead (based on the painting by A. Böcklin, op. 29, 1909), Symphonic Dances, op. 45 (1940); for piano and orchestra 4 concertos (fis-moll, op. 1, 1890-91, 2nd edition 1917; c-moll, op. 18, 1901; d-moll, op. 30, 1909; g-moll, op. 40, 1914-26, 2nd edition 1929, 3rd edition 1941), Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43 (1934); chamber instrumental ensembles. Romance and Hungarian Dance for violin and piano, op. 6 (No. 1 and 2, 1893), Prelude and Oriental Dance, op. 2 (No. 1 and 2, 1892) and sonata in G minor, op. 19 (1901) for cello and piano. Elegiac Trio for piano, violin and cello (In memory of the great artist, d-moll, op. 9, 1893); for piano 2 sonatas (d-moll, op. 28, 1906-07; b-moll, op. 36, 1913, 2nd edition 1931), Variations on a theme by Chopin, op. 22 (1902), Variations on a theme by Corelli , op. 42 (1931), Fantasy Pieces (1892), Salon Pieces (1893-94), 6 musical moments, op. 16 (1896), 10 preludes, op. 23 (1902), 13 preludes, op. 32 (1910), 6 Etudes-Paintings, op. 33 (1911), 9 Etudes-Paintings, op. 39 (1916-17), Side sketch (1917), Fragments (Fragments, 1917); for piano 4 hands 6 pieces, op. II (1894); for 2 pianos 2 suites (1st Fantasy, op. 5, 1892; 2nd op. 17, 1900-01); for choir and orchestra. Three Russian Songs, op. 41 (1926); for voice and piano 6 romances, op. 4 (1891-93), 6 romances to words by A. N. Pleshcheev, op. 8 (1893), 12 romances, op. 14 (1896), 12 romances, op. 21 (1902), 15 romances, op. 26 (1906), Letter to K. S. Stanislavsky from S. Rachmaninoff (1908), 14 romances, op. 34 (1912), From the Gospel of John (1915), 5 romances, op. 38 (1916); transcriptions and arrangements (for piano) of his romances Lilac (published in 1941) and Marigold (published in 1940), compositions by other authors - J. Bizet. Minuet from music to the drama by A. Daudet "The Arlesian" (1903), M. P. Mussorgsky. Gopak from the opera "Sorochinsky Fair" (published 1921), F. Kreisler. Waltz "Torments of Love" (published 1926) and waltz "Joy of Love" (published 1943), N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, "Flight of the Bumblebee" from the opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" (published 1931), J. S. Bach . Prelude, Gavotte and Gigue from Suite E major for solo violin (published 1933 and 1941), F, Mendelssohn. Scherzo from music to Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (published 1938), P. I. Tchaikovsky. "Lullaby" to the words of A. N. Maikov (ed. 1941), ballet "Sleeping Beauty" (for piano 4 hands);
Sergei
Vasilyevich
Rachmaninov
Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov - this name has been heard in the world of music for a century.
SergeyVasilevich
Rachmaninov
already a century
this name sounds
in the world of music.
(1873 – 1943)
Composer, pianist, conductor - he was one of the brightest exponents of the spiritual essence of his time. The creative image of Rachmaninov is many
Composer, pianist,conductor he was one of
the brightest speakers
spiritual essence
time.
creative look TABLE OF CONTENTS
A family
Years of study at the conservatory
The first creative successes
Independent life
Pedagogical work
Conducting activity
Composer activity
World War (1914 1918)
Revolutions of 1917
Emigration
List of works
last years of life
Sergei Rachmaninov was born in the Starorussky district of the Novgorod province on March 20, 1873 into a noble family with a long musical tradition.
A familySergei Rachmaninoff was born
in Starorussky district
Novgorod province
March 20, 1873 in the noble
family with old
musical traditions.
His grandfather Arkady
Alexandrovich Rachmaninov
(1808 1881), was known
as the author of salon romances.
First music lessons
the future composer
mother already at the age of four
At the age of 9, the boy was sent to study at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 1885 he moved to Moscow and became a student at the Moscow Conservatory, where he
Years of study at the conservatory(1882 – 1892)
At 9 years old, the boy was given
study at Petersburg
conservatory.
In 1885 he moved to Moscow and became
student of the Moscow
conservatory where he studied
teachers N.S. Zverev,
A.I. Siloti (for-no), A.S. Arensky
(composition), S.I. Taneeva.
Among the works written
during the years of study, Concert No. 1 for
piano with orchestra, romances,
plays
In 1891 Rachmaninoff graduated
conservatory with a large golden
medal as a pianist, and in 1892 as
composer.
Graduation work of Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff's enormous successes both in piano and in theory made him stand out among his students more and more brightly every year. His speeches were
The first creativesuccesses
Huge successes
Rachmaninov and class
piano, and in theory with
brighter every year
singled him out among
students.
His speeches
become events in
musical life
conservatory and not
left doubts about
artistic future.
Since the 1890s, the independent life of S.V. Rachmaninov. He earns his living from piano lessons and music theory. 30 January
Independent lifeSince the 1890s, an independent
the life of S.V. Rachmaninov. He earns his
life of piano lessons and music theory.
January 30, 1892, he gives his first
concert in which he performs as a pianist and as
author of a number of works. 1982'93 season became
the beginning of the artistic path of Rachmaninoff. He
performs in concerts in Moscow, Kharkov and
other cities.
Death of P.I. Tchaikovsky October 25, 1893
was a big blow to Rachmaninoff. He's writing
The elegiac trio, dedicating it
memory
Start
third concert
for piano and orchestra
Tchaikovsky.
In the spring of 1894, Rachmaninoff began teaching at the Mariinsky Women's School and the Elizabethan Institute. largest creation
Pedagogical workFrom the spring of 1894 Rachmaninoff
starts teaching at
Mariinsky Women's School and
Elizabethan Institute.
largest creation
young composer is
The first symphony written in
1895 97
However, the singularity of the symphony
and its poor performance
A.K. Glazunov led to failure,
who had a hard time
author.
Great value at this time
had for the composer a moral
support
and the care of people close to him.
Since 1897, Rachmaninov began his career as a conductor as the second Kapellmeister of the Opera House, S.I. Mamontov. In mammoth
Conductor'sactivity
Conducting activity begins in 1897
Rachmaninoff as the second conductor of the Opera House
S.I. Mamontov. A meeting took place in the Mammoth Theater
Rachmaninov with F.I. Chaliapin, with whom the composer
maintained friendships throughout his life. Summer
1898 Rachmaninov with the artists of the Russian Private Opera
comes to the Crimea, where he meets with A.P. Chekhov.
In the spring of 1899, the first concert tour took place
S.V. Rachmaninoff abroad to England. In the early years of the new
century marks the beginning of a new chapter in the annals of life and
creativity of Rachmaninov. The great musician experiences
a powerful surge of creative forces, its heyday is coming
genius talent of a composer, pianist, conductor.
Rachmaninoff creates new works, performs in
concerts in Vienna, Moscow, St. Petersburg and the provinces, since 1904
holds the post of Kapellmeister of the Bolshoi Theatre.
Due to frequent concert performances and conducting activities, Rachmaninov's creative activity is reduced. Fight between t
Due to frequent concert performances andcreative activity
Rachmaninov is reduced. Fight between three
specialties like a red thread runs through its entire
musical life.
In 1902 Rachmaninoff marries his cousin
sister N.A. Satin and goes on a honeymoon trip to
Italy, Switzerland, Germany. On his return he
stays in Ivanovka for several months.
On March 14, 1903, a daughter was born in the Rachmaninov family
Irina, and June 21, 1907 Tatyana.
The events of 1905 make Rachmaninov somewhat
once appear in the press in support of democratic
reforms.
Theme of the first part of the second concerto
Starting in 1906, Rachmaninoff, breaking with the theater, spends three winters in Dresden. Devoting most of his time to composing,
Composer activityStarting in 1906, Rachmaninoff, breaking with the theater,
spends three winters in Dresden. Devoting most of
time of composing activity, he still gives
concerts both in Europe and in Russia as a conductor and as a pianist.
In the autumn of 1909, Rachmaninoff visited America for the first time,
where he performs in solo and symphony concerts. On the doorstep
1910s in the work of S.V. Rachmaninoff are reflected
sensations of imminent internal shifts in Russian life.
In the works of these years it becomes more complicated, it becomes more
tense their emotional-figurative structure, intensifies
intellectual start.
In addition to fruitful composer activity and frequent
performances in concerts, Rachmaninov takes an active
participation in the Russian music publishing house.
The outbreak of World War 1914-1918. Rachmaninov perceives it as the hardest test for Russia. From the very first "war season" Serg
World War (19141918)
The outbreak of the world
war 1914-1918
Rachmaninoff perceives
like the hardest test
For Russia.
From the very first "military
season" Sergey Vasilyevich
became a permanent participant
in charitable
concerts.
At the same time, he spends
a series of memorial concerts
A.N. Scriabin.
The February Revolution of 1917 was a joyful event for Rachmaninov. Soon, however, the feeling of joy was replaced by anxiety, which is all
Revolutions of 1917The February Revolution of 1917 was a joyful
event for Rachmaninoff. Soon, however, a feeling of joy
was replaced by anxiety, which was growing in connection with
with rolling events.
The October Revolution was greeted by the composer
with anxiety. In his opinion, due to the breakdown of the entire system,
artistic activity in Russia could stop its
existence for many years. Therefore, in December 1917,
having gone on tour to Sweden, together with his family, S.V. Rachmaninov
never returned to Russia.
For several months, Rachmaninov gave concerts in
Scandinavia, having settled with his family in Denmark. AT
November 1918 Rachmaninovs moved to America
and settled in New York.
Parting with the Motherland became a tragic fact of Rachmaninov's biography and interrupted his composing activity for 8 years. Giving concerts
EmigrationParting with the Motherland has become a tragic fact of biography
Rachmaninoff and interrupted his composing activity for 8 years.
Giving concerts in America and Europe, Rachmaninoff achieved a solid
artistic and material well-being, but did not gain
peace of mind lost when leaving Russia.
For many years he has helped his fellow
profession, held charity concerts.
In 1926 S.V. Rachmaninoff returned to composing
activities. Reinforced, incessant work of Sergei
Vasilyevich began to affect his health, but despite
he did not stop his concert activity.
In 1930 S.V. Rachmaninov acquires a piece of land in
Switzerland. Since the spring of 1934, the Rachmaninovs have been firmly established in
this estate, which was called "Senar" and resembled
composer about Ivanovka.
Here he lived a creatively fruitful time of his foreign
life.
In 1941, worrying about the fate of his homeland, S.V. Rachmaninov holds a concert, the entire collection of which is transferred to the Russian Consul General. P
In 1941, worrying about the fate of his homeland, S.V. Rachmaninovholds a concert, the entire collection of which is transferred to the Russian
consul general.
The last concert season, despite feeling unwell,
Rachmaninoff begins on October 12, 1942.
February 17, 1943 took place
his last concert
after which, due to illness, Rachmaninoff
I had to
stop the tour. Rachmaninoff is one of the greatest
musicians at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His art is distinguished by life
truthfulness, democratic orientation, sincerity
and emotional fullness of artistic expression. He
followed
the best traditions of classical music, before
all Russian.
A heightened lyrical sense of the era of grandiose social
shocks associated with Rachmaninov with the embodiment of images
homeland. He
was a soulful singer of Russian
nature. Passionate impulses closely coexist in his writings.
irreconcilable protest and quietly intoxicated contemplation, quivering
vigilance and strong-willed determination,
gloomy
tragedy and enthusiastic hymn.
Rachmaninov's music, possessing an inexhaustible melodic richness, absorbed Russian folk song sources and some of the features of the
Music by Rachmaninov,possessing an inexhaustible
melodic richness,
absorbed Russian folk song origins and some
features of the Znamenny chant.
Homeland theme, central
in mature art
Rachmaninov,
with the fullest
embodied
in his major instrumental
works, especially in the 2nd and
3rd piano concertos.
Rachmaninoff's name
the pianist stands in line with
names
F. List and A. G. Rubinshtein.
Rachmaninoff was also one
of the largest opera houses and
symphony conductors of his
time.
List of works
Operas - Aleko (1893, Moscow)Miserly knight
Francesca da Rimini (both 1904, production 1906, Moscow) for
soloists, choir and orchestra - cantata Spring (1902),
Bells poem (1913)
for orchestra - 3 symphonies (1895, 1907, 1936), fantasy Cliff
(1893), Isle of the Dead (1909), Symphonic Dances (1940) and
others
for piano and orchestra - 4 concertos (1891, 2nd edition
1917; 1901; 1909; 1926, 3rd edition 1941), Rhapsody on a theme
Paganini (1934); chamber instrumental ensembles, incl.
Elegiac Trio (In memory of the great artist, 1893)
for piano - sonatas, musical moments, etudes, paintings, preludes, etc.
2 suites for 2 pianos
choirs (with orchestra, piano)
choirs a cappella – Liturgy of John Chrysostom
All-night vigil
romances
transcriptions and transcriptions. Sergei Vasilyevich died on March 28, 1943 at one in the morning, before he lived
a few days before his seventieth birthday. Last experiences
composer were associated with news of the course of the battles of the Soviet army with
troops of Nazi Germany. The lost homeland lived in his heart
as the greatest love that gives creative forces. Monument to S.V. Rachmaninov in Moscow "I feel like a ghost
who wanders alone in someone else's
peace to him..."
S.V.Rakhmaninov
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“I am a Russian composer, and my homeland has left its mark on my character and my views. My music is the fruit of my character, and therefore it is Russian music… The only thing I try to do when I compose is to make it directly and simply express what is in my heart.”slide 2
Family The history of the Rachmaninov family goes back to the grandson of the Moldavian king Stefan the Great Vasily, nicknamed Rachmanin. Sergei Rachmaninov was born in the Starorussky district of the Novgorod province on March 20, 1873 into a noble family with a long musical tradition (his grandfather Arkady Alexandrovich Rachmaninov (1808-1881), was known as the author of salon romances).
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Education After the family moved to St. Petersburg, the boy was sent to study at the conservatory. But he did not show much interest in studies. He began to systematically study music at the age of five. In 1885 he moved to Moscow and became a student at the Moscow Conservatory, where he first studied with the pianist-teacher N.S. Zverev (whose student was also Scriabin), and from 1888 with A.I. Siloti (piano), A.S. Arensky (composition, instrumentation, harmony), S.I. Taneeva (counterpoint of strict writing).
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Nikolai Sergeevich Zverev was an outstanding music teacher and educator, as evidenced by the rapid growth of his new student. The artistic and intellectual atmosphere of Zverev's house was of great importance for the young musician. Rachmaninoff attends concerts of the remarkable pianists A.N. Esipova, A.I. Siloti, A.G. Rubinstein and others, gets acquainted with S.I. Taneev, V.I. Safonov, P.I. Tchaikovsky, whose friendship and support Rachmaninoff greatly valued. It was during the years of his stay with Zverev that Rachmaninoff learned the ability to work, which later helped him to conduct an extremely intensive and versatile work as a composer, pianist and conductor. Among the works written during the years of study are the Piano Concerto No. 1 (1891, 2nd edition, 1917), the Youth Symphony (1891), the symphonic poem "Prince Rostislav" (after A.K. Tolstoy, 1991). In 1891 Rachmaninov graduated from the conservatory with a large gold medal as a pianist, and in 1892 as a composer. Rachmaninov's graduation work was the one-act opera "Aleko" based on the poem by A.S. Pushkin's "Gypsies" (1892, staged at the Bolshoi Theater in 1893).
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The first creative successes Enormous successes of S.V. Rachmaninoff, both in the piano class and in special theory, distinguished him more and more brightly every year among the students of the conservatory. At the end of 1889, Rachmaninoff left N.S. Zverev and finds refuge in the family of the Satins Alexander Alexandrovich and Varvara Arkadyevna. Having moved to the next year of the conservatory in the spring, Sergei Vasilievich spends the summer with the Satins in their estate Ivanovka, Tambov province, which has become his favorite vacation spot and his best creative laboratory for life. Independent life Since the 1890s, S.V. Rachmaninov. He earns his living from piano lessons and music theory. Even during the years of teaching at the Moscow Conservatory, Rachmaninov's performances were held with great success. On January 30, 1892, he gives his first independent concert, in which he performs not only as a pianist, but also as the author of a number of works. 1982'93 season became the beginning of the artistic path of the "free artist" Rachmaninoff. He performs in concerts in Moscow, Kharkov and other cities. Death of P.I. Tchaikovsky on October 25, 1893 was a big blow to Rachmaninoff. Under the influence of bereavement, he wrote the Elegiac Trio, dedicating it to the memory of Tchaikovsky.
Rachmaninoff is one of the greatest musicians of the turn of the century. His work is distinguished by life's truthfulness and sincerity. The theme of the Motherland, love for the Russian land, for the history of the people, for the Orthodox faith is the central link in his work. Rachmaninoff is one of the greatest musicians of the turn of the century. His work is distinguished by life's truthfulness and sincerity. The theme of the Motherland, love for the Russian land, for the history of the people, for the Orthodox faith is the central link in his work. The main features of the music are melody and bells. The main features of the music are melody and bells. Wrote in different genres: operas, symphonies, piano concertos, choral, chamber vocal and instrumental music Wrote in different genres: operas, symphonies, piano concertos, choral, chamber vocal and instrumental music
Born into a noble family, in the estate of Oneg, Novgorod province. Born into a noble family, in the estate of Oneg, Novgorod province. The Rachmaninov family goes to the grandson of the Moldavian king Stefan the Great Vasily. The Rachmaninov family goes to the grandson of the Moldavian king Stefan the Great Vasily. From the age of 4 he played the piano. From the age of 4 he played the piano. The first piano lessons were given to him by his mother, then a music teacher was invited. The first piano lessons were given to him by his mother, then a music teacher was invited.
Rachmaninov spent several years in the well-known Moscow private boarding house of music teacher Nikolai Zverev, whose pupils were other outstanding Russian musicians. Here, at the age of 13, Rachmaninov was introduced to P.I. Tchaikovsky, who later took a great part in the fate of the young musician. Rachmaninov spent several years in the well-known Moscow private boarding house of music teacher Nikolai Zverev, whose pupils were other outstanding Russian musicians. Here, at the age of 13, Rachmaninov was introduced to P.I. Tchaikovsky, who later took a great part in the fate of the young musician.
Rachmaninoff was reserved, restrained in communication, it was very hard to get along with people. Rachmaninoff was reserved, restrained in communication, it was very hard to get along with people. The feeling of loneliness constantly accompanied him, and the only consolation in life was music. The feeling of loneliness constantly accompanied him, and the only consolation in life was music. At the age of 19, he brilliantly graduated from the Moscow Conservatory with a gold medal as a pianist, and a year later as a composer. At the age of 19, he brilliantly graduated from the Moscow Conservatory with a gold medal as a pianist, and a year later as a composer.
Revolution of 1917 Rachmaninov perceived the revolutionary upheaval as a catastrophe. "Russia has stepped into the void", "people's faces are turning into brutal wild snouts." A month after the Bolsheviks came to power, Rachmaninoff leaves Russia forever. He became an exile from his homeland, a wanderer who had lost his dearest incentives for creativity. "Having lost my homeland, I lost myself."
Emigration During the years of emigration, Rachmaninov toured a lot, performed on the best stages of the world. The glory of the outstanding virtuoso performer increased. He was applauded in Europe and America. But he could not write music during the first 10 years of emigration. The pain of losing his homeland did not leave him until the end of his days.
War gg. Rachmaninov perceived the attack of the Nazis on the USSR as a personal tragedy. Forgetting old grievances against the Bolsheviks, he tried to influence wealthy Russian emigrants, urging them to financially support their homeland in a difficult hour for her. He also transferred his fees from concerts to the country's defense fund. Rachmaninov took the Nazi attack on the USSR as a personal tragedy. Forgetting old grievances against the Bolsheviks, he tried to influence wealthy Russian emigrants, urging them to financially support their homeland in a difficult hour for her. He also transferred his fees from concerts to the country's defense fund.
The attitude of the Soviet government towards Rachmaninoff changed. In the autumn of 1942 The Soviet public celebrated the 50th anniversary of the artistic activity of the great Russian musician. And in America, this date went unnoticed. The attitude of the Soviet government towards Rachmaninoff changed. In the autumn of 1942 The Soviet public celebrated the 50th anniversary of the artistic activity of the great Russian musician. And in America, this date went unnoticed. Rachmaninoff died a few days before his 70th birthday. Rachmaninoff died a few days before his 70th birthday.
He remained a Russian composer and a Russian person. He was always worried about the fate of his country. He remained a Russian composer and a Russian person. He was always worried about the fate of his country. "I am a Russian composer, and my homeland has left its mark on my character and my views." "I am a Russian composer, and my homeland has left its mark on my character and my views."
