Why is Rachmaninoff considered such a unique and great pianist?

Question by Beautiful Brwns: Why is Sergei Rachmaninoff considered such a unique and great pianist?
I need a “Sergei Rachmaninoff for Idiots” interpretation. I need to know how his music/works have affected music for years to come. Also why would he be important to a crowd ranging from 20-25.

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Answer by Donna Stuller
Here are some sites that should help…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Rachmaninoff

http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96apr/rachmaninoff.html

http://www.last.fm/music/Sergei+Rachmaninoff

http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/rachmaninoff.php

Hope these helped… =]

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