Where was sergei rachmaninoff born

Which composition are cellists grateful to Sergei Rachmaninoff for? Is their repertoire extensive in the composer's heritage? - watch the interview with Alexander Ramm, the winner of the 2nd prize of the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition.

Sergei Rachmaninoff spoke a little about himself and his character traits.

Rachmaninoff piano concertos

But in his letters and memoirs of people close to him, one can find curious facts that will help draw a portrait not only of a genius, but of a person. Polina Malikova (Tolstun), the actress of Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater read for the "My Rachmaninoff" project the memoirs of the writer Marietta Shaginyan, who knew the composer in 1912-1917, and one of Rachmaninoff's letters to her.

Winner of the 3rd prize at the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition, pianist Konstantin Emelyanov told us about his first acquaintance with Rachmaninoff's music, its melodica and tragedy.