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Rachmaninoff – 18th Variation from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Georgii Cherkin with the Sofia Philharmony Orchestra performs the 18th Variation from Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, b.y Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Prokofiev

Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer and pianist, has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Lauded for his eclectic compositions that stretched across various genres, Prokofiev’s musical prowess…
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…
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…
Alexander Scriabin

…the composer Sergei Rachmaninoff and the philosopher Nikolai Berdyaev. Later Years and Death In his later years, Scriabin’s health began to deteriorate, and he became increasingly preoccupied with mystical and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…