Table of Contents

Introduction to the 2000 Reprint, by David Cannata
Preface
Prologue

Part I
1. Zverev and His Cubs
2. A New Family
3. Aleko and "Free Artist"
4. Deaths and Failure
5. Second Concerto
6. Imperial Theater
7. Operas and Projects
8. Dresden
9. Europe
10. First American Tour
11. "Re" and The Bells
12. War and Night Vigil

Part II
13. Virtuoso
14. Ties with Russia
15. The Composer Resumes
16. Work and Rest
17. Exile Reinforced
18. Senar and Rapsodie
19. The "Russian" Symphony
20. The Composer Rebuffed
21. Retreat from Europe
22. Symphonic Dances
23. California

Notes on the Text
Appendix 1. Works
Index

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About the Author

Sergei Bertensson, who knew Rachmaninoff, published works on music and film, often with a documentary emphasis.

Jay Leyda wrote extensively on Russian Music and film, as well as on American literature.

David Butler Cannata is Professor of Music History at Esther Boyer College of Music, Temple University.