WELCOME TO THE RACHMANINOFF SOCIETY WEBSITE

The Rachmaninoff Society (Charity registered in the UK No. 1114932) was founded in 1990 to bring into contact all those who appreciate the Russian composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) and to further the study of his life and music.

NEW on this site

Watch video extracts from our 2009 Conference Masterclass A 'taster' of the masterclass given by distinguished pianist François-Joël Thiollier is now available from the 2009 Conference page. For members, a longer version can be found on the members-only section of this website, alongside a video of Mr Thiollier playing a Prélude from the Opus 32. Members may also like to know that Ian Flint's excellent lecture on Piano Concerto No.3 (given at our 2007 New York Conference) is still available too on the Bells 2008 page.

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A date for diariesWe have the pleasure to announce that a study afternoon will be held jointly by the Society and the Friends of the Philharmonia Orchestra on 15 May 2010 at 14:00, in London. The evening's concert will feature Nikolai Lugansky playing the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Discounted tickets will be available to Rachmaninoff Society members. More information will be posted on this site soon!

Another date for diaries ! We will hold our next Members' Weekend at Pendrell Hall in Staffordshire (UK) on 10-12 September 2010.

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find out more about the Society, its history and what it has done on the 'about us' pages. Since it was established, the Rachmaninoff Society has been active worldwide, assisting in the organisation of numerous conferences and concerts, as well as the preparation of radio programmes. It has also stimulated the publication of various unknown scores and the making of recordings.

Left: Founding President Vladimir Ashkenazy at the 2007 Conference in NYC

contribute to the Society's activities, by becoming a member, participating in our discussion forum, or best of all both! The Rachmaninoff Society relies on the financial and practical support of its members and donors. Members receive a journal, The Bells, and regular updates on the Society's activities. They can take part in events organised throughout the world, and have access to exclusive material on the members-only pages of this site.

find out about our forthcoming and past events by clicking here. Our last event was our 2009 International Conference, which took place in Manchester at Chetham's School of Music in September 2009. It included four recitals, a masterclass and two lectures. Catch up on what you have missed - click here for pictures, videos, write-ups, and more.

Last updated 7 February 2010