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Described as a "six and a half foot scowl" by Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff (born April 1st, 1873) rose to fame at age 18 with his first Piano Concerto. Not only was he a prolific composer; in fact, he was also a virtuoso-like pianist. Below are seven interesting facts about the great composer and virtuoso.

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This early 20th century Russian Musical History photo features Sergei Rachmaninoff, a renowned Russian composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the late Romantic period who had possibly the largest hands in classical music, wherein he could cover 12 piano keys between the tip of his little finger and the tip of his thumb. Some of his well-known compositions include Symphony No. 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Symphonic Dances, and Sonata for Cello and Piano, to name a few. Sergei Rachmaninoff, Classical Music Composers, Wood Gallery Frames, Classical Composers, Handmade Poster, Romantic Period, Celebrate Diversity, True Spring, History Images

This early 20th century Russian Musical History photo features Sergei Rachmaninoff, a renowned Russian composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the late Romantic period who had possibly the largest hands in classical music, wherein he could cover 12 piano keys between the tip of his little finger and the tip of his thumb. Some of his well-known compositions include Symphony No. 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Symphonic Dances, and Sonata for Cello and Piano, to name a few.

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You are welcome! And I am glad that I've finally come across the photos enlarged that I've been searching for in the start of the topic. Here they are: The last photo was obviously made in Senar. As long as I've seen on the photos from modern Senar it looks a bit the same way with th...

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