Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: A Baltimore connection and hidden themes!

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Season 4 kicks off with one of the most beloved works in the orchestral repertoire. John Banther and Bill Bukowski talk about the theme's origins, melodies hidden in plain sight, moments to listen for, and what Rachmaninoff did to calm his nerves the night of the premiere!Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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