Young pianist draws inspiration from Rachmaninoff

In 1897, Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphony No.1 in D Minor was poorly received at its premier in St. Petersburg. The critical failure, as well as his relationship problems, made the composer doubt himself.

Over the following three years, Rachmaninoff wrote little or no music and fell into deep depression.

However, assisted by psychiatrist, Nikolay Dahl, his family and friends, the composer made a comeback with his Piano Concerto No. 2, which he dedicated to Dahl.