Description
Born into the Russian aristocracy, Sergei Rachmaninoff quickly showed gifts as a composer and as a pianist. He went on to a spectacular international career, often performing his own works, including piano concertos that are still popular today. This class reviews Rachmaninoff’s life and career, demonstrating the range and richness of his work through recordings and his dazzling compositional style.
Dan Sherman is a retired economist with a PhD from Cornell who has spoken to many groups about theatre, film, classical music, and opera. He combines history, biography, and extensive performance excerpts in multimedia presentations. He has given numerous Oasis presentations nationally.