| Variant title |
Sergei Rachmaninov : cross rhythms of the soul |
| Contents |
Rachmaninoff's origins -- Early education -- Birth of a composer-pianist -- Birth of a conductor -- The muses -- Mystery of an immortal beloved -- Marriage to Natalia Satina -- Rachmaninoff's aesthetics -- Rachmaninoff's religiosity -- Transitions -- The legendary virtuoso pianist -- Rachmaninoff as humanitarian -- Paradise regained: the villa senar -- The last bow: Rachmaninoff and America -- Afterword. Rachmaninoff's legacy in the twenty-first century -- Appendix I: twists and turns of a mystery -- Appendix II: List of works. |
| Abstract |
This book presents new information about Rachmaninov accessed from unique sources previously unavailable in English. From the extraordinary women who inspired him, to his humanitarian work, to his religion, the author interweaves Rachmaninov's personal struggles and triumphs into his concert career. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-374) and index. |
| LCCN | 2022036893 |
| ISBN | 9781666917598 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1666917591 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| Standard identifier# |
40031407196 |
