Caltech Professor of music  Thomas Neenan discusses the story behind the music of Rachmaninoff.

This talk was given at a performance of Yuja Wang & Dudamel: Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances

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