Piano Concerto no. 2 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Album by Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff & Martino Tirimo & Philharmonia Orchestra & Yoel Levi

Piano Concerto No. 2 and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini are two major works by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, composed in 1901 and 1934 respectively. Both pieces showcase Rachmaninoff's signature lush harmonies and virtuosic piano writing, with the concerto being a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire and the rhapsody offering a set of variations on Paganini's theme, including the renowned 18th variation.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto no. 2 in C major, op. 18: I. Allegro moderato
    10:48
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto no. 2 in C major, op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto
    11:47
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto no. 2 in C major, op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando
    11:44
  4. 4.
    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43: Introduction - Var 1 - Theme - Vars 2-10
    6:41
  5. 5.
    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43: Variations 11-15
    5:12
  6. 6.
    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43: Variations 16-18
    6:21
  7. 7.
    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43: Variations 19-24
    5:26

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