Question by fierydog: In what composition do you find Tchaikovsky's influence on Rakhmaninov the most? Rakhmaninov Symphony #2 yes, no? Answers and Views: Answer by del_icious_managerI wouldn't say it was the Second Symphony, no. By this time, … [Read more...] about In what composition do you find Tchaikovsky’s influence on Rakhmaninov the most?
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Where was Prokofiev’s The Love for Three Oranges first performed?
Question by Phillies09: In what city and venue was Prokofiev’s The Love for Three Oranges first performed? Answers and Views: Answer by LiliThe Chicago Opera, on December 30, 1921: Read all the answers in the comments. Add your own answer! … [Read more...] about Where was Prokofiev’s The Love for Three Oranges first performed?
Why is Dmitri Shostakovich’s music so hard to find in the US?
Question by Xyjiryo: Why is Shostakovich's music so hard to find in the USA? It's strangely hard to find purchasable music by him in the USA. Why is this? Answers and Views: Answer by Andrew BonnerI don't have an expert answer, but I'm guessing it … [Read more...] about Why is Dmitri Shostakovich’s music so hard to find in the US?
How are the Bolsheviks portrayed in October by Eisenstein?
Question by scbaldwin: October by Eisenstein: general questions? 1. How are the Bolsheviks portrayed in the film? 2. How are their rivals portrayed? Any other helpful information also welcome! Answers and Views: Answer by Spellbound1) The … [Read more...] about How are the Bolsheviks portrayed in October by Eisenstein?
What version of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd concerto is played in Nodame Cantabile?
Question by : What version of Rachmaninoff's 2nd concerto is played in Nodame Cantabile episode 11? I have many different versions of this particular piece, I was watching this anime and I really enjoyed their rendition. Most that I have listened to … [Read more...] about What version of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd concerto is played in Nodame Cantabile?
How is Pyotr Tchaikovsky Overture 1812 both nationalism and program?
Question by Elizabeth: How is Tchaikovsky - Overture 1812 both nationalism and program music? I don't understand how to depict these two ideas from music that do not have lyrics. I have such a hard time analyzing music! Please PLEASE … [Read more...] about How is Pyotr Tchaikovsky Overture 1812 both nationalism and program?
Tips on orchestral excerpts?
Question by AurokeInu: Tips on orchestral excerpts? I have my audition date for UNCSA, which is very exciting, and I have chosen to do for the orchestral exerpts: L'apres midi d'un faune-debussy Capriccio Espagnol- rimsky-korsakov L'arlesienne suite … [Read more...] about Tips on orchestral excerpts?