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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…depth, coupled with its technical mastery, resonated with audiences worldwide, cementing Rachmaninoff’s place in the pantheon of great composers. In the following years, Rachmaninoff composed numerous masterpieces, including the Cello…
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18, 1st Movement – Moderato
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18, performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Fritz Reiner, features pianist Arthur Rubinstein. Composed between 1900 and 1901, the concerto…
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Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, 18th Variation
Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on the 18th Variation of a Theme by Paganini” is a stunning and virtuosic piano composition that showcases the composer’s extraordinary talent. Based on a theme originally composed…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff – Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 – Cello & Organ
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise” Op. 34, No. 14 was performed for the first time on cello and organ. The performance featured Vladimir A. Kolpashnikov on cello and Matthias Häusler on organ….
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 5
Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He was known for his lyrical and expressive style, incorporating rich orchestral colors. Rachmaninoff was considered one of the…
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Rachmaninoff Plays Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor – Allegro Ma Non Tanto
Rachmaninoff performs his own Piano Concerto No. 3 (Part 1) in 1939. Watch the 1st Movement (Part 2) here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=WlVKTRy7Mto. The concerto is in D minor, Op. 30, conducted by…
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Pennario Plays Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30 – Part 1 of 4
Leonard Pennario’s remarkable performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor Op. 30, recorded with Walter Susskind and the London Philharmonia Orchestra, is a standout. Pennario, the first…
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Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 – Variation 18
The Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 by Sergei Rachmaninoff is a concertante work for solo piano and symphony orchestra. It consists of 24 variations based on Niccolò…
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Rachmaninoff – Prelude No. 5, Op. 23
Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5 is a powerful composition that showcases his Russian nationalism. It features full chords and evocative melodies. The piece follows a three-part…
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Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 2, 1st Movement – Moderato, Performed by Georgii Cherkin
Rachmaninoff Concerto N. 2 – I. Moderato (2/2) – Soloist: Georgii Cherkin – piano. Available on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rachmaninoff-concerto-no-2/id372578695. Thank you for watching!…
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Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 2, 1st Movement – Moderato, Featuring Georgii Cherkin
Georgii Cherkin performs the beloved Rachmaninoff Concerto N. 2 – I. Moderato. The first half of the movement was recorded due to YouTube’s 6-minute limit, but a full-length, high-quality version…
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Miriam K. Smith Plays Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – 3rd Movement
Miriam K. Smith, cello, performs the 3rd movement of Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata in G Minor Op. 19 with pianist Sandra Wright Shen. The Andante movement was recorded during a commercial…
