Why is Sergei Rachmaninoff considered 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…

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http://goo.gl/dj3Ls8+Rachmaninoff

http://goo.gl/ZKQXIE

Hope these helped… =]

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