Author(s)

Zhang Xiaolei ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Global Convergence Studies, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea, South Korea

Corresponding Author

Zhang Xiaolei

ABSTRACT

Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a renowned Russian composer, conductor, and pianist of the 20th century, and a successor to Tchaikovsky's musical legacy. His works are characterized by distinct Russian national traits and a strong sense of tragedy, while continuing the traditions of Romantic composition and performance style. His life was filled with hardships, and his compositions were deeply influenced by the social turmoil of his time. This article uses Rachmaninoff's Étude-Tableau as a starting point, with a focus on Étude-Tableau Op. 33 No. 8, to explore its creation background. Through a brief analysis of the piece's form and style, the article examines the influence of Russian society at that time on the composition of the work. By combining the social environment and musical style of the period, the article highlights the relationship between history, society, and Rachmaninoff.

KEYWORDS

Rachmaninoff, Étude-Tableau Op. 33 No. 8, Romanticism, Harmonic, Formal Characteristics

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhang Xiaolei, An Analysis of the Structural Characteristics and Form of Rachmaninoff's Etudes-Tableaux—With a Focus on Op.33 No.8. Art and Performance Letters (2025) Vol. 6: 33-39. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2025.060206.

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