Sergei Rachmaninov was born in 1873 into an affluent Russian family. Unfortunately, his father lost all their wealth in business, which resulted in his parents' separation and Sergei moving to ...
Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 has been revealed as Britain's favourite ... Some 39 entries were from film scores, with US composer John Williams taking the honour of most popular living ...
In 1945 Buddy Kaye and Ted Mossman composed the popular tune, Full Moon and Empty Arms, which is based on a theme from the finale of Piano Concerto No.2. This song was also recorded by Frank Sinatra.