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First City Records

Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero - Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero [LP]

SKU 572164
$36.99
$36.99
the album cover for Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero - Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero

First City Records

Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero - Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero [LP]

SKU 572164
$36.99
the album cover for Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero - Sergei Rachmaninov: Last Romantic Hero

Sergei Rachmaninov was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor renowned for his emotive and virtuosic music. His works, characterized by lush harmonies and sweeping melodies, include the iconic Piano Concerto No. 2 and the hauntingly beautiful Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Despite facing personal and political upheavals, including emigration after the Russian Revolution, Rachmaninov's music maintained it's deeply expressive and romantic style. His legacy endures through his recordings and compositions, which continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Rachmaninov's artistry embodies the pinnacle of late Romanticism, blending technical brilliance with profound emotional depth. The artists performing on this vinyl, Hélène Grimaud, Nikolai Lugansky, Leif Ove Andsnes or André Previn, are amongst the most inspired for this repertoire.

Tracklist:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio Sostenuto
  2. 10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G minor
  3. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 18 (Andante Cantabile)
  4. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 19 (A Tempo Vivace)
  5. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 20 (Un Poco Più Vivo)
  6. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 21 (Un Poco Più Vivo)
  7. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 22 - Un Poco Più Vivo (Alla Breve)
  8. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 23 (L'istesso Tempo)
  9. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 24 (A Tempo Un Poco Meno Mosso)
  10. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace
  11. Études-Tableaux, Op. 33: No. 1 in F minor
  12. 5 Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 2 Prelude in C-Sharp minor
  13. 14 Romances, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise
  14. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  15. 6 Moments Musicaux, Op. 16: No. 4 in E minor
  16. String Quartet No. 1: II. Romance. Andante Espressivo
  17. Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: II. Scherzo. Allegro Molto
  18. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45: II. Andante Con Moto. Tempo Di Valse
  19. Aleko: Women's Dance

UPC: 5021732275899
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 10.18.24
Format: Vinyl