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Rachmaninov drawing
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Rachmaninov: 15 facts about the great composer
5. Rachmaninov drawing
Rachmaninov was not just a composer, but in his day he was a fine conductor and magnificent pianist. He was appointed Principal Conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre in 1904 and was offered several major posts in the U.S. - most notably with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
