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In his time, Rachmaninoff knew equal success as a pianist and conductor. Born in 1873, the great Russian musician became world-famous at 19. He went on to write a body of work that carried the lyricism of Tchaikovsky and the technical brilliance of Liszt into the 20th century... Read Full Overview

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, this extraordinary series continues to amaze and captivate its readers with detailed insight into the lives and work of music's geniuses. Unlike other composer biographies that focus narrowly on the music, this series explores the personal history... Read Full Overview