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What is Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 2 about?
His second piano concerto confirmed his recovery from clinical depression and writer's block, cured by courses of hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and helped by support from his family and friends. The concerto was dedicated to Nikolai Dahl, the physician who had done much to restore Rachmaninoff's self-confidence.
What key is Rachmaninoff concerto #2 in?
After months of sessions, Rachmaninoff found again the courage to compose and completed a new concerto, the No. 2 in C Minor. Its premiere was given to great acclaim in Moscow on November 9, 1901, with the composer himself as soloist. In gratitude, Rachmaninoff dedicated the score to Dr.
