April's Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian pianist, composer, & conductor who wrote in the Romantic style.  Learn more by. . .

• Reading an article in the April issue of Piano Explorer magazine.
• Watching videos on the Piano Explorer website.
• Watch these videos featuring a couple of Mrs. Troutner's favorite Rachmaninoff piano pieces:​

​Valentina Lisitsa: Rachmaninoff's 18th Variation on a Theme by Paganini
Many people agree this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.  What do you think?

Valentina Lisitsa: Rachmaninoff's Etude-tableau Op. 39, No. 6 "Little Red Riding Hood"
This piano solo tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood.  Can you hear the wolf's snarl?