Rachmaninov, Sergei Vasilevich

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Russian composer, conductor, and pianist. After the 1917 Revolution he emigrated to the USA. His music is melodious and emotional and includes operas, such as Francesca da Rimini (1906), three symphonies, four piano concertos, piano pieces, and songs. Among his other works are the Prelude in C-Sharp Minor (1892) and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (1934) for piano and orchestra.

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