The Background Of Creation And Analysis Of Performance Of Rachmaninoff <Moment Musical No.4,op.16>

Sergei Vassilievitch Rachmaninoff is a representative personage of Post-Romantic Music School of Russia in late 19 th century and the early 20 th century.As a pianist,composer and conductor,he made great contributions to world music.Most of his works are equipped with strong tragic atmosphere and national character.In Rachmaninoff’s early years,the six pieces of Moment Musical are symbolic and turning-point works in his creation process,which is a dazzling ray before his mature creation period.This thesis mainly analyzes No.4 of his Moment Musical.The piano piece is deeply favored by piano performers because of its abundant connotations and diversified performing techniques.This thesis will carry out the analysis from following perspectives.Rachmaninoff’s life story and formation reasons for his music style.Characteristics of Rachmaninoff’s works.Performing research of Rachmaninoff’s Moment Musical and its profound influences.Image resolution and analysis of key performing points of No.4 of Rachmaninoff’s Moment Musical.Through the analysis,it is expected that people can better understand Rachmaninoff’s work,and that this thesis can provide reference to performers.