extensively, and remained there from 1918 until his death.]]Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (, Sergey Vasilyevich Rakhmaninov, –28 March 1943) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, one of the last great champions of the Romantic style of European classical music. Rachmaninoff is regarded as one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century. He had legendary technical facilities and rhythmic drive, and his large hands were able to cover the interval of a thirteenth on the keyboard (a hand span of approximately twelve inches). According to fellow composer Igor Stravinsky Rachmaninoff stood 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) tall.[LINK: http://www.fuguemasters.com/rachmani.html] About Rachmaninov: Stravinsky Quotation 2 He also had the ability to play complex compositions upon first hearing. Many recordings were made by the Victor Talking Machine Company recording label of Rachmaninoff per

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