Russian composer, pianist and conductor (1873–1943). Sergei Rachmaninoff was born on 20 March 1873. Sergei Rachmaninoff is remembered as a composer, pianist and conductor, a citizen of the Russian Empire and the United States. Notable works include “Symphony No. 1”, “All-Night Vigil” and “Piano Concerto No. 2”.
Before and after
- 1873Invention of electrical generator
- 1873Founding of Swiss Stock Exchange
- 9 January 1873Death of Napoleon III
- 20 January 1873Birth of Johannes V. Jensen
- 20 March 1873Birth of Sergei Rachmaninoff
- 3 July 1873Discovery of 10P/Tempel
- 11 October 1873League of the Three Emperors
- 17 November 1873Founding of Budapest
- 1874Founding of Universal Postal Union
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- 1890Rise of Art Nouveau
- c. 1900sRise of Expressionism
- 1907Rise of cubism
- c. 1910sRise of Dada
The era
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