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An indispensable and captivating document, now back in print!

"" Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Lifetime In Music"" is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, Sergei Rachmaninoff. Written by Rachmaninoff's friend and collaborator, Sergei Bertensson, the book traces the musician's life from his childhood in Russia to his success as an internationally acclaimed artist. Bertensson offers a detailed exploration of Rachmaninoff's musical career, including his early training under some of the most prominent musicians of his time, his struggles with depression and self-doubt, and his eventual rise to fame as a composer and performer. The book also delves into Rachmaninoff's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his experiences living through some of the most tumultuous periods in Russian history.Throughout the book, Bertensson draws on his personal experiences with Rachmaninoff, as well as on extensive research and interviews with other musicians and scholars. The result is a rich and engaging portrait of one of the greatest musical minds of the 20th century, as well as an insightful exploration of the cultural and historical context in which he lived and worked. Overall, ""Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Lifetime In Music"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of this legendary composer, offering a unique and intimate perspective on the man behind the music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Sergei Rachmaninoff A Lifetime in MusicSergei Bertensson and Jay Leyda, with the assistance of Sophia SatinaWith a new introduction by David ButlerCannataAn indispensable and captivating document, now back inprint!Throughout his career as composer, conductor, and pianist, Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873--1943) was an intensely private individual. WhenBertensson and Leyda's 1956 biography appeared, it lifted the veil of secrecy fromseveral areas of Rachmaninoff's life, especially concerning the genesis of hiscompositions and how their critical reception affected him.Theauthors consulted a number of people who knew Rachmaninoff, who worked with him, andwho corresponded with him. Even with the availabilty of such sources and full accessto the Rachmaninoff Archive at the Library of Congress, Bertensson, Leyda, and weretireless in their pursuit of privately held documents, particularly correspondence.The wonderfully engaging product of their labors masterfully incorporates primarymaterials into the narrative. Almost half a century after it first appeared, thisvolume remains essential reading.Sergei Bertensson, who knewRachmaninoff, published other works on music and film, often with a documentaryemphasis.Jay Leyda wrote extensively on Russian music and film, as well as on American literature.David Butler Cannata isProfessor of Music at Boyer College of Music, TempleUniversity.Sophia Satina was Rachmaninoff's sister-in-law andcousin.Russian Music Studies -- Malcolm Hamrick Brown, foundingeditor