The Singer's Rachmaninoff [Hardcover]

Sergei Rachmaninoff (Author)

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Language Notes

Text: English, Russian

Product Details

• Hardcover: 258 pages
• Publisher: Pelion Press (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823906728
• ISBN-13: 978-0823906727
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,201,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Composers > Rachmaninoff

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for the serious vocalist, November 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Singer's Rachmaninoff (Hardcover)

I am a music student in college, and this book was a Godsend for me when I found a Rachmaninoff song I wanted to sing. Not many musicians in the US know Russian and this book made pronounciation very easy. The word for word translation was also very important. I think all college music libraries should have this book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most efficient way to sing in Russian, December 13, 1999

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Jennifer Trammel - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Singer's Rachmaninoff (Hardcover)

I had no idea where to begin when I began working on my Rachmaninoff song. Then, I found this book and it did wonders for me. It is clearly the most complete and best organized guide to pronouncing Russian. I recommend it for anyone who is interested in singing in Russian. It is a little costly if you are only doing a few songs, but the trouble, frustration and anguish it will save you is well worth it.