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1. rachmaninoff.org › articles › archiveOn the phenomenal hands of Sergei Rachmaninoff

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   01 Dec. On the phenomenal hands of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Written by Erik Fokke. In his book Rachmaninoff: Life, Works, Recordings, Max Harrison states that the virtuoso English pianist Cyril Smith once said that Rachmaninoff "could with his left hand stretch C–E-flat–G–C–G and the right could manage C (second finger)–E–G–C–E (thumb under)."

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sergei_RachmaninoffSergei Rachmaninoff - Wikipedia

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   Rachmaninoff also composed works for two pianos, four hands, including two Suites (the first subtitled Fantasie-Tableaux), a version of the Symphonic Dances (Op. 45), and an arrangement of the C-sharp minor Prelude, as well as a Russian Rhapsody, and he arranged his First Symphony (below) for piano four hands. Both these works were published ...

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   Dec 8, 2017 · CBC Music. 278K subscribers. Subscribed. 172. 10K views 6 years ago. Among Sergei Rachmaninoff's greatest musical gifts were his hands. Dextrous, fast and enormous, Rachmaninoff's...

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6. h-o-m-e.org › rachmaninoff-handsSergei Rachmaninoff Elevates Music with his Large Hands

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   Why Was Rachmaninoff’s Hands So Big? Rachmaninoff’s hands were unusually large and slender, with the ability to span a twelfth. The cause of his hand size was likely due to Marfan’s syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue in the body.

7. hekint.org › 2020/11/04 › sergei-rachmaninoff-theSergei Rachmaninoff: The dichotomy of life and music

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   Nov 4, 2020 · Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), a Russian composer, was known for having very large hands. With a span that covered twelve white keys on the keyboard (the interval of a thirteenth), he could play a left-hand chord of C, E flat, G, C, and G. 1 This has led some medical experts to speculate on potential medical diagnoses.

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   Did Sergei Rachmaninoff have large hands?

   • Library of Congress Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), a Russian composer, was known for having very large hands. With a span that covered twelve white keys on the keyboard (the interval of a thirteenth), he could play a left-hand chord of C, E flat, G, C, and G. 1 This has led some medical experts to speculate on potential medical diagnoses.

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   Why is Sergei Rachmaninoff famous?

   • Sergei Rachmaninoff is widely regarded as one of the most talented composers and pianists of all time. One of the most remarkable aspects of his musical ability was the size of his hands. It has been said that Rachmaninoff had extraordinarily large hands, which allowed him to play complex piano pieces with ease.

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   Did Rachmaninoff stretch his left hand?

   • Written by Erik Fokke. In his book Rachmaninoff: Life, Works, Recordings, Max Harrison states that the virtuoso English pianist Cyril Smith once said that Rachmaninoff "could with his left hand stretch C–E-flat–G–C–G and the right could manage C (second finger)–E–G–C–E (thumb under)." Try it yourself. This is an amazing stretch!

   On the phenomenal hands of Sergei Rachmaninoff

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   Why were Rachmaninoff's hands so big?

   • Rachmaninoff’s hands were unusually large and slender, with the ability to span a twelfth. The cause of his hand size was likely due to Marfan’s syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue in the body. This disorder often results in elongated limbs, fingers, and toes, a condition known as arachnodactyly.

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9. www.youtube.com › watch"Sergei Rachmaninoff: Harmony of a Massive Hand and Piano"

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   Jan 9, 2024 · "Explore how 'Sergei Rachmaninoff', a world-renowned pianist, was influenced by his unique finger span in this video. We delve into how his 'giant hands' cra...

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10. www.rbth.com › arts › 2013/03/24The man who held the Russian soul in his hands - Russia Beyond

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    Mar 24, 2013 · Follow Russia Beyond on Twitter. Russia celebrates Sergei Rachmaninoff, the brilliant pianist who became the embodiment of Russian music abroad, on the 140th anniversary of his birth....