Composer Sergei Rachmaninov was the Tom Jones of his day. Although it wasn't done to throw knickers at Thirties superstars, a great deal of swooning still went on.
At least that is how it was when this last of the Russian romantics played at the Dome immediately before the war.
He was on a European tour and his Slavonic good looks went down well with the ladies who flocked to his recital with the Brighton Philharmonic Society.
On February 9 one of his greatest works is being performed at the Dome, his second piano concerto.
It is being played by Philip Fowke, a regular performer with the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra.
It has a memorable melody, is exquisitely crafted and the central adagio is full of passion and yearning. It is worth attending the concert for this work alone.
For tickets, call 01273 709709.
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