Beaux arts trio rachmaninov biography

For many in classical music, Sergei Rachmaninoff (April 1, 1873 - March 28, 1943) was one of the last connections, if not the absolute last, between 19^th century romanticism and modern times.

Beaux arts trio rachmaninov biography

When in concert as pianist or conductor during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, his massive presence on stage embodied bygone artistic values and a style of expression missed greatly by the public.

Sergei Vassilievich Rachmaninoff was born to aristocratic parents, in Semyonovo, Russia, just outside the administrative city of Novgorod.

Rachmaninoff's parents owned several estates, his maternal grandfather Arkady having served as an army general and cadet school director. Both Rachmaninoff's father Vasily and mother Lubov were amateur pianists; it was Lubov who gave Sergei his earliest lessons.

Aware of their son's talent, the Rachmaninoffs hired St. Petersburg musician Anna Ornatskaya, from whom Sergei received personal instruction.

Rachmaninoff was guided by Ornatsk