Author : Sergei Rachmaninoff
Release : 2003-01-01
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 679/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The isle of the dead by : Sergei Rachmaninoff
Download or read book The isle of the dead written by Sergei Rachmaninoff. This book was released on 2003-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A haunting work inspired by the painting of the same name, this composition is one of its most mystical and chilling interpretations. Evoking the dread and stillness of a ghostly crossing to a shrouded island, the immensely popular symphonic poem is steeped in late-Romantic imagery. Among Rachmaninoff's most frequently recorded works, "The Island of the Dead" has been in the repertoire since its premiere in 1909.