Sergei Rachmaninow – Life and Work

Description

Music can be deeply moving when its expressive power is infused with bittersweet melancholy. Few composers have brought this to life as poignantly as Sergei Rachmaninow, the 'Master of Enchanting Sadness.' Beyond Russian clichés, he reveals himself as a 'man outside of time.' His music echoes a shattered world: the early ruin of an aristocratic family and the loss of social security shaped his soul. These traumas led to a severe depression that, after the disaster of his 1st Symphony, paralyzed his creativity for three years. Only hypnotherapy with Dr. Nikolai Dahl enabled his return to life and the creation of the triumphant 2nd Piano Concerto. This six-part lecture attempts to shed light on the composer's complete works within their historical context and reception history.

Highlights

• Six-part lecture on Sergei Rachmaninow
• Focus on his life and work
• Venue: University of St. Gallen

General Information

The lecture explores the life and music of Sergei Rachmaninow, one of the most significant composers of the Romantic era. It examines his creative processes and the influences that shaped his works, taking place at the University of St. Gallen.

Location

Dufourstrasse 50, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland

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