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The composer's father Vasily Arkadyevich Rachmaninov
Mother - Lyubov Petrovna Rachmaninova (née Butakova)
Sergei is two years old
Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov was born on March 20 (April 1, according to the present day) 1873 into a noble family. For a long time, the place of birth was considered to be the estate of his parents Oneg, not far from Novgorod; Research in recent years has named the Semyonovo estate in Starorussky district, Novgorod province (Russia)
The composer's father, Vasily Arkadyevich (1841–1916), came from the nobility of the Tambov province. Family legend traces the origin of the Rachmaninov family to the “grandson of the Moldavian ruler Stephen the Great” Vasily, nicknamed Rachmanin. Mother, Lyubov Petrovna (nee Butakova) is the daughter of the director of the Arakcheevsky Cadet Corps, General P.I. Butakov.

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Coat of arms of the Rachmaninov family
The Rachmaninov family tree goes back to the Moldavian ruler Stephen III the Great or St. Stephen, canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1992. The grandson of Stephen the Great, Vasily, bore the nickname “Rachmanin”
The Rachmaninov family tree goes back to the Moldavian ruler Stephen III the Great or Saint Stephen, who was canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1992. The grandson of Stephen the Great, Vasily, bore the nickname “Rachmanin”
Stefan III the Great (1429 - 1504) - ruler, one of the most prominent rulers of the Moldavian principality. He ruled the country for 47 years. Throughout this entire period, he fought for the independence of the Moldavian principality, for which he pursued a policy of strengthening the central government and suppressed the boyar opposition. Successfully resisted stronger rivals - the Ottoman Empire, Poland, Hungary. Thanks to the talents of Stephen the Great as a commander, diplomat and politician, the Principality of Moldova was able not only to maintain independence, but also became a significant political force in Eastern Europe.
The Rachmaninov family tree goes back to the Moldavian ruler Stephen III the Great or Saint Stephen, who was canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1992. The grandson of Stephen the Great, Vasily, bore the nickname “Rachmanin”

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The composer's paternal grandfather, Arkady Alexandrovich, was a musician, studied piano with John Field and gave concerts in Tambov, Moscow and St. Petersburg.
John Field - (eng. John Field, 1782, Dublin - 1837, Moscow) - Irish composer, virtuoso performer. Spent most of his life in Russia

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Sergei Rachmaninov's interest in music was discovered in early childhood. His first piano lessons (at the age of four) were given to him by his mother, then music teacher A.D. Ornatskaya was invited. With her support, in the fall of 1882, Rachmaninov entered the junior department of the St. Petersburg Conservatory in the class of V. V. Demyansky.
Sofya Aleksandrovna Butakova – the composer’s grandmother
As a child, Seryozha most often spent the summer months with his grandmother on the Novgorod estate, where he rested and visited temples and churches with her.
R. Volkhov

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Studying at the St. Petersburg Conservatory went poorly, as Rachmaninov often skipped classes, preferring to spend time at the skating rink or horse-riding over music lessons. At the family council, it was decided to transfer the boy to Moscow, and in the fall of 1885 he was accepted into the third year of the junior department of the Moscow Conservatory under Professor N. S. Zverev
Moscow Conservatory
N.S. Zverev

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Rachmaninov spent several years in the Moscow private boarding school of the music teacher Nikolai Zverev, whose pupil was also Alexander Nikolaevich Scriabin and many other outstanding Russian musicians (Alexander Ziloti, Konstantin Igumnov, Arseny Koreshchenko, Matvey Presman, etc.).
Here, at the age of 13, Rachmaninov was introduced to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who later took a great part in the fate of the young musician, highly appreciating his first one-act opera “Aleko” (graduation project)

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In 1888, Rachmaninov continued his studies at the senior department of the Moscow Conservatory in the class of his cousin A.I. Ziloti, and a year later under the guidance of S.I. Taneyev and A.S. Arensky began to study composition. At the age of 19, Rachmaninov graduated from the conservatory as a pianist (with A.I. Ziloti) and as a composer with a large gold medal
Class of A. Arensky, far left – A. Scriabin, far right – S. Rachmaninov)
A.I. Siloti
S.I. Taneev
A.S. Arensky

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On the diagram: Elizabethan Women's Institute Noble Women's Institute named after the Order of St. Catherine Mariinsky Women's School
At the age of 20, due to lack of money, S.V. Rachmaninov became a teacher at the Moscow Mariinsky Women's School, where he taught for several years, and also an inspector at the Elizabeth and Catherine Women's Institutes

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Moscow private opera
In 1897, Sergei Vasilyevich became the conductor of the Moscow Russian private opera of the famous industrialist and philanthropist Savva Mamontov, where he worked for one season, but managed to make a significant contribution to the development of Russian opera
Savva Mamontov

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Rachmaninov gained fame early on as a composer, pianist and conductor. However, his successful career was interrupted on March 15, 1897 by the unsuccessful premiere of the First Symphony (conducted by A.K. Glazunov), which ended in complete failure both due to poor quality performance and, mainly, due to the innovative nature of the music. This event caused a serious nervous breakdown and illness. During 1897-1901, Rachmaninov could not compose, and only with the help of an experienced doctor Nikolai Dahl, he was able to overcome his creative crisis (1904).

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Season 1982 - 93 marked the beginning of Rachmaninov's artistic path. He performs in concerts in Moscow, Kharkov and other cities. Death of P.I. Tchaikovsky on October 25, 1893 was a big blow for Rachmaninoff. He writes "Elegiac Trio", dedicating it to the memory of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
In the spring of 1899, S.V.’s first concert trip took place. Rachmaninov abroad to England. The first years of the new century mark the beginning of a new chapter in the chronicle of Rachmaninov's life and work. The great musician experiences a powerful influx of creative strength, and his brilliant talent as a composer, pianist, and conductor begins to blossom. Rachmaninov creates new works, performs in concerts in Vienna, Moscow, St. Petersburg and the provinces
On a trip to Georgia. Meeting of Russian and Georgian composers
In the spring of 1899, S.V.’s first concert trip took place. Rachmaninov abroad to England. The first years of the new century mark the beginning of a new chapter in the life and work of S.V. Rachmaninov. He experiences a powerful influx of creative forces, and the blossoming of his brilliant talent as a composer, conductor and performer begins. Rachmaninov creates new works, performs in concerts in Vienna, Moscow, St. Petersburg and the provinces

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K.S. Stanislavsky
A.P. Chekhov
A.I. Kuprin
With Fyodor Chaliapin
A.M. Peshkov (Maxim Gorky)
With I.A. Rachmaninov met Bunin in Yalta in 1900, later, already in exile, in 1924 they resumed meetings
K.A. Somov visited the Rachmaninoffs in America in 1925, later hosted the composer’s family at his dacha in Granville (Normandy) and completed work on a portrait of the composer in Corbeville
At the Mamontov Theater there was a meeting between Rachmaninov and F.I. Chaliapin, with whom the composer supported friendly relations all life. In the summer of 1898, Rachmaninov and the artists of the Russian Private Opera came to Crimea, where he met with A.P. Chekhov and A.I. Kuprin
At the Mamontov Theater there was a meeting between Rachmaninov and F.I. Chaliapin, with whom the composer maintained friendly relations throughout his life. In the summer of 1898, Rachmaninov and the artists of the Russian Private Opera came to Crimea, where he met with A.P. Chekhov and A.I. Kuprin

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Due to frequent concert performances and conducting activities creative activity Rachmaninov is being reduced. The struggle between the three specialties runs like a red thread through his entire musical life. In 1902, Rachmaninov married his cousin N.A. Satina and goes on a honeymoon to Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. But, as always, he returns to Ivanovka

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On March 14, 1903, a daughter, Irina, was born into the Rachmaninov family, and on June 21, 1907, Tatyana was born.
With daughter Irina
With Tatiana in a Mercedes. Ivanovka. 1914
Ivanovka

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In the period from 1890 to 1917, he spent almost every spring, summer, and often autumn in Ivanovka, the estate of the Satin relatives, located in the Tambov province. Ivanovka, a small village lost in the steppe expanses, was then one of the wonderful centers of Russian musical life. This tradition continues today

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Poster May 18 - International Museum Day Lilac Night in Ivanovka! 18-00 Parade of ditties 19-00 Opening of the art exhibition “My happiness lives in lilacs” (manor house) 20-00 Honored Artist of Russia Natalya Sviblova (soprano) sings (veranda of the manor house) 21-00 Laureate plays International competitions Andrey Shibko (piano, Moscow) (stage of the green theater) "Lilac ceramics" - exhibition and sale of lilac souvenirs (gazebo near the manor house) 22-00 String quartet "Elegy" plays (Voronezh, veranda of the manor house) 23- 00 Sings laureate of International competitions Denis Statsenko (baritone, Kiev) (veranda of the manor house) 24-00 Variety program “Rhythms of a spring night!” and “Jazz!!! Jazz!!! Jazz!!! 1-00 Exclusive excursion “Secrets of the old estate” 1-40 Fire show (Green Theater stage)
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Since 1906, Rachmaninov, having parted with the Bolshoi Theater, spends three winter seasons in Dresden. Having devoted most of his time to composing, he nevertheless gives concerts both in Europe and in Russia as a conductor and as a pianist. In the fall of 1909, Rachmaninov visited America for the first time, where he performed concerts. On the threshold of the 1910s in the works of S.V. Rachmaninov’s works reflect the sensations of brewing internal changes in Russian life. In addition to his fruitful composing activities and frequent performances in concerts, Rachmaninov takes an active part in the Russian Music Publishing House, created in Dresden in 1885 by Mitrofan Petrovich Belyaev

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erupted world war 1914 - 1918 Rachmaninov perceives it as the most difficult test for Russia. From the very first “military season” Sergei Vasilyevich began to constantly participate in charity concerts. At the same time, he holds a series of concerts in memory of A.N. Scriabin (1915)
A.N. Scriabin (1872 – 1915)

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The October Revolution was greeted by the composer with alarm. In his opinion, due to the breakdown of the entire system, artistic activity in Russia could cease to exist for many years. Therefore, in December 1917, having gone on tour to Sweden with his family, S.V. Rachmaninov never returned to Russia. For several months, Rachmaninov gave concerts in Scandinavia, settling with his family in Denmark. In November 1918, the Rachmaninovs moved to America and settled in New York

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Giving concerts in America and Europe, Rachmaninov achieved lasting artistic and material well-being, but did not regain the peace of mind lost when leaving Russia. For many years, he provided assistance to his fellow professionals and held charity concerts. In 1923 he became honorary director of the Russian Conservatory in Paris, founded by N. Cherepnin. Finally, having coped with mental, physical and creative problems, in 1926 S.V. Rachmaninov returned to composing activities

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In 1930 S.V. Rachmaninov acquires a plot of land in Switzerland. Since the spring of 1934, the Rachmaninoffs have firmly established themselves in this estate, which was named “Senar” (Sergei, Natalia Rachmaninov) and reminded the composer of Ivanovka. Here he lived a creatively fruitful period of his life abroad. Fearing for the life of his family, Rachmaninov left Switzerland in 1939 and would never return to Senar, settling first in New York and then in last years– in Beverly Hills
Bust in Senar

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List of Opera works - Aleko (1893, Moscow) The Miserly Knight Francesca da Rimini (both - 1904, production 1906, Moscow) for soloists, choir and orchestra - cantata Spring (1902), poem Bells (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 concerts (1891, 2nd edition 1917; 1901; 1909; 1926, 3- I edition 1941), Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (1934); chamber instrumental ensembles, including 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, with piano) choirs a cappella – Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom All-night vigil romances transcriptions and transcriptions

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Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov 1873-1943 Composer Pianist Conductor

Rachmaninoff is one of the greatest musicians at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His work is distinguished by vital truthfulness and sincerity. The theme of the Motherland, love for the Russian land, for the history of the people, for Orthodox faith- the central link in his work. The main features of music are melodicism and bell-like sound. He wrote in different genres: operas, symphonies, concertos for piano and orchestra, choral, chamber vocal and instrumental music

Born into a noble family, on the Oneg estate in the Novgorod province. The Rachmaninov family goes to the grandson of the Moldavian Tsar Stephen the Great, Vasily. From the age of 4 he played the piano. His mother gave him his first piano lessons, then a music teacher was invited.

Rachmaninov spent several years in the famous Moscow private boarding school of music teacher Nikolai Zverev, whose students 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 was withdrawn, reserved in communication, and had a very difficult time getting along with people. A feeling of loneliness constantly accompanied him, and the only joy 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.

Rachmaninov Estate Museum

Rachmaninov - pianist Rachmaninov was a brilliant pianist. His skill had an almost magical effect on his listeners. He had phenomenal technique.

Revolution of 1917 Rachmaninov perceived the revolutionary coup as a disaster. “Russia has stepped into the void,” “people’s faces are turning into brutal, wild snouts.” A month after the Bolsheviks came to power, Rachmaninov left Russia forever. He became an exile from his homeland, a wanderer who had lost the most precious incentives for creativity. “Having lost my homeland, I have lost myself.”

Emigration During the years of emigration, Rachmaninov toured a lot and performed on the best stages in the world. The fame of the outstanding virtuoso performer increased. He was applauded in Europe and America. But I 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.

The war of 1941-1945. Rachmaninov perceived 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 difficult times. He also transferred his fees from concerts to the country's defense fund.

The attitude of the Soviet government towards Rachmaninov changed. In the autumn of 1942 The Soviet public celebrated the 50th anniversary of the artistic activity of the great Russian musician. But in America this date went unnoticed. Rachmaninov died a few days before his 70th birthday.

He remained a Russian composer and a Russian person. He was always concerned about the fate of his country. “I am a Russian composer, and my homeland has left its mark on my character and my views.”


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Rachmaninov is one of the greatest musicians of the turn of the century. His work is distinguished by vital 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. Rachmaninov is one of the greatest musicians of the turn of the century. His work is distinguished by vital 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 music are melodicism and bell-like sound. The main features of music are melodicism and bell-like sound. He wrote in different genres: operas, symphonies, concertos for piano and orchestra, choral, chamber vocal and instrumental music. He wrote in different genres: operas, symphonies, concertos for piano and orchestra, choral, chamber vocal and instrumental music.


Born into a noble family, on the Oneg estate in the Novgorod province. Born into a noble family, on the Oneg estate in the Novgorod province. The Rachmaninov family goes to the grandson of the Moldavian Tsar Stephen the Great, Vasily. The Rachmaninov family goes to the grandson of the Moldavian Tsar Stephen the Great, Vasily. From the age of 4 he played the piano. From the age of 4 he played the piano. His mother gave him his first piano lessons, then a music teacher was invited. His mother gave him his first piano lessons, then a music teacher was invited.


Rachmaninov spent several years in the famous Moscow private boarding school of music teacher Nikolai Zverev, whose students 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 famous Moscow private boarding school of music teacher Nikolai Zverev, whose students 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 was withdrawn, reserved in communication, and had a very difficult time getting along with people. Rachmaninov was withdrawn, reserved in communication, and had a very difficult time getting along with people. A feeling of loneliness constantly accompanied him, and the only joy in life was music. A feeling of loneliness constantly accompanied him, and the only joy 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 coup as a disaster. “Russia has stepped into the void,” “people’s faces are turning into brutal, wild snouts.” A month after the Bolsheviks came to power, Rachmaninov left Russia forever. He became an exile from his homeland, a wanderer who had lost the most precious incentives for creativity. “Having lost my homeland, I have lost myself.”




Emigration During the years of emigration, Rachmaninov toured a lot and performed on the best stages in the world. The fame of the outstanding virtuoso performer increased. He was applauded in Europe and America. But I 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.




The war. Rachmaninov perceived 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 difficult times. He also transferred his fees from concerts to the country's defense fund. Rachmaninov perceived 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 difficult times. He also transferred his fees from concerts to the country's defense fund.


The attitude of the Soviet government towards Rachmaninov changed. In the autumn of 1942 The Soviet public celebrated the 50th anniversary of the artistic activity of the great Russian musician. But in America this date went unnoticed. The attitude of the Soviet government towards Rachmaninov changed. In the autumn of 1942 The Soviet public celebrated the 50th anniversary of the artistic activity of the great Russian musician. But in America this date went unnoticed. Rachmaninov died a few days before his 70th birthday. Rachmaninov died a few days before his 70th birthday.



He remained a Russian composer and a Russian person. He was always concerned about the fate of his country. He remained a Russian composer and a Russian person. He was always concerned 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.”

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Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov was born on April 1, 1873 into a noble family. Family legend traces the origin of the Rachmaninov family to the “grandson of the Moldavian ruler Stephen the Great” Vasily, nicknamed Rachmanin. The composer's grandfather, Arkady Alexandrovich, was a musician. His father was also musically gifted, but played music exclusively as an amateur.

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S. V. Rachmaninov’s interest in music was discovered in early childhood. His first piano lessons were given to him by his mother. In 1882, Rachmaninov entered the junior department of the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Rachmaninov often skipped classes, so at the family council it was decided to transfer the boy to Moscow, and in 1885 he was accepted into the third year of the junior department of the Moscow Conservatory. At the age of 13, Rachmaninov was introduced to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who later took a great part in his fate.

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At the age of 19, Rachmaninov graduated from the conservatory as a pianist and composer with a large gold medal. By that time, his first opera had appeared - “Aleko” based on A. S. Pushkin’s work “Gypsies”, his first piano concert, a number of romances, pieces for piano, including a prelude in C sharp minor, which later became one of the most famous works Rachmaninov.

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At the age of 20, due to lack of money, he became a teacher at the Moscow Mariinsky Women's School, and at the age of 24, he became a conductor of the Moscow Russian Private Opera of Savva Mamontov. In a short time he managed to make a significant contribution to the development of Russian opera.

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Rachmaninov gained fame early. However, his successful career was interrupted on March 15, 1897 by the unsuccessful premiere of the First Symphony, which ended in complete failure due to poor quality performance, and - mainly - due to the innovative nature of the music. It is believed that the inexperience of Glazunov, the orchestra leader, played a certain role.

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After this, during 1897-1901, Rachmaninov could not compose, and only the help of Dr. Nikolai Dahl helped him get out of the crisis. In 1901 he completed his Second Piano Concerto, the creation of which marked Rachmaninoff’s emergence from the crisis and at the same time the entry into the next, mature period of creativity.

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Soon he accepted an invitation to take the place of conductor at the Moscow Bolshoi Theater. After two seasons he went on a trip to Italy, then settled in Dresden for three years to devote himself entirely to composition. In 1909, Rachmaninov made a large concert tour of America and Canada, performing as a pianist and conductor. Also, in 1909, the Third Piano Concerto was written. Shortly after the 1917 revolution in Russia, Rachmaninov took advantage of an unexpected offer from Sweden to perform in a concert in Stockholm and at the end of 1917 he left Russia with his wife and daughters. In mid-January 1918, Rachmaninov went to Copenhagen. There he made his first appearance, playing his Second Concerto with conductor Höeberg. Until the end of the season, he held many concerts, which gave him the opportunity to pay off his debts.

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He chose the USA as his place of permanent residence, toured extensively in America and Europe, and was soon recognized as one of the greatest pianists of his era and a major conductor. In 1941 he completed his last piece, recognized by many as his greatest creation, is the Symphonic Dances. During the Great Patriotic War Rachmaninov gave several concerts in the USA, all the proceeds from which he sent to the Red Army Fund. He donated the money collected from one of his concerts to the USSR Defense Fund with the words: “From one of the Russians, all possible assistance to the Russian people in their fight against the enemy. I want to believe, I believe in complete victory.” It is known that a combat aircraft was built for the needs of the army with the composer’s money. Rachmaninov died on March 28, 1943 in Beverly Hills from skin cancer.

Rachmaninov S. V Date of birth March 20 (April 1) 1873 Place of birth Semyonovo, 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 on the Oneg estate on March 20, 1873.

Youth With his cousins ​​and brother Satin: S. A. Satina, S. V. Rachmaninov, N. A. Rachmaninova (née Satina) - wife of S. V. Rachmaninov, V. A. Satin (1902)

Years of study n From the age of 4-5 he played the piano. 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, Rachmaninov was introduced to Tchaikovsky.

Start creative path n During his years of study, he composed a number of works, including the romance “In the Silence of the Secret Night”, 1st concert 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).

Graduate work Rachmaninov - one-act opera "Aleko" (libretto by Vl. I. Nemirovich. Danchenko based on the poem "Gypsies" by A. S. Pushkin, post. 1893, Grand Theatre, Moscow).

Early period n Began under the sign of late romanticism, adopted mainly through the style of Tchaikovsky (First Concerto, early works)

Synthesis of traditions However, already in the Reminor Trio (1893), written in the year of Tchaikovsky’s death and dedicated to his memory, Rachmaninov gives an example of a bold creative synthesis of the traditions of romanticism (Tchaikovsky), “kuchkists”, ancient Russian church tradition and modern everyday and gypsy music.

Period of maturity n The central work of this period is the grandiose poem “Bells” for choir, soloists and orchestra, to the words of Edgar Poe translated by K. Balmont (1913). n Vividly innovative, full of unprecedentedly new choral and orchestral techniques, this work had a huge influence on choral and symphonic music of the 20th century

Rachmaninov with his daughters With daughters Irina, married Volkonskaya (1903–1969) - standing, and Tatyana, married Konyus (1907–1961) at a dacha in the vicinity of Dresden on Emser Allee (1924)

With their family, Natalia Alexandrovna and Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff at their dacha in Beverly Hills (1942) With grandchildren Sofinka Volkonskaya and Sasha Konyus

Rachmaninov - 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 were completely subordinated in Rachmaninov’s playing to high spirituality and vivid imagery of expression.

Features of Rachmaninov's piano style S. Rachmaninoff the pianist became the standard for many generations of pianists different countries and schools, he established the world priority of the Russian piano school, distinctive features which are: 1) deep content of performance; 2) attention to the intonation richness of music; 3) “singing on the piano” - imitation of vocal sound and vocal intonation using the piano.

Late-foreign period n Rachmaninov’s style is made up of a seamless fusion of the most diverse stylistic elements: the traditions of Russian music - and jazz, Old Russian Znamenny chant - and the “restaurant” stage of the 1930s. , virtuosic style of the 19th century - and the harsh toccata of the avant-garde.

Singer of Russian nature n Rachmaninov's music, which has inexhaustible melodic and subvocal polyphonic richness, absorbed Russian folk song origins and some features of Znamenny chant.

List of works n n n opera. Aleko (libretto by Vl. I. Nemirovich-Danchenko based on A. S. Pushkin’s poem “Gypsies”, 1892, Bolshoi Theater), The Miserly Knight (based on Pushkin’s text, op. 24, 1904; staged 1906, Bolshoi Theater), Francesca da Rimini (libretto by M. I. Tchaikovsky based on the 5th song "Ada" from " Divine Comedy"Dante, op. 25, 1904; staged 1906, Bolshoi Theater); for soloists, choir and orchestra cantata Spring (to the text of the poem by N. A. Nekrasov "Green Noise", op. 20, 1902), poem Bells (to the words of E . Po in translation 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 the 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 concerts (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); 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. ) 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), Oriental sketch (1917), Fragments (Fragments, 1917); for piano 4 hands 6 pieces, op. II (1894); for 2 pianos 2 suites (1 -I- 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. Rachmaninov (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 1941) and Daisy (published 1940), works by other authors - J. Bizet. Minuet from the music for A. Daudet's drama "La Arlesienne" (1903), M. P. Mussorgsky. Hopak from the opera "Sorochinskaya Fair" (published 1921), F. Kreisler. Waltz “The Pang of Love” (published 1926) and waltz “The 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 the suite in E major for solo violin (published 1933 and 1941), F, Mendelssohn. Scherzo from the music to W. Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (published 1938), P. I. Tchaikovsky. "Lullaby" to the words of A. N. Maykov (ed. 1941), ballet "Sleeping Beauty" (for piano 4 hands);