The isle of the dead
| Author | : Sergei Rachmaninoff |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2003-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 048642667X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486426679 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (7X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The isle of the dead by : Sergei Rachmaninoff
Download or read book The isle of the dead written by Sergei Rachmaninoff and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 84 pages. 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.
