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Composer of the Month

April's Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

4/18/2017

 
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?

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    Enjoy learning more about famous composers from history.  Of course, you'll earn mu$ic money by listening & completing written activities. :)

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