Sergei Rachmaninoff

This work was composed in 1891 and revised in 1917. The first complete performance was given on 29th January 1919 in New York by the Russian Symphony Orhestra with the composer as Soloist. This is a Piano reduction for 2 Pianos 4 Hands.

Rachmaninov premiered the Piano Concerto No. 3 Op. 30 in New York with the New York Symphony Orchestra led by Walter Damrosch on November 28 1909. The following January he played it with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gustav Mahler. This a deep work which is full of virtuosic hurdles and lengthy cadenzas. Today this concerto carries the nickname of Rach 3 and has become the most popular choice among piano competition candidates wanting to perform a virtuoso display piece. This particular work is a reduction for two pianos.

During his time Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.4 was continually dogged by criticism that it was work desperately seeking a style. Critics said the Fourth did not seem know where it was coming from or knew which way it was going. Concert goers who were swept away by the lyrical beauty of the Second and storming brilliance of the Third were expecting Rachmaninov's Fourth Concerto to have that similar emotional impact. Nevertheless there is a wonderful rhythmic tautness to this outstanding piece. The finale contains some of the Fourth's most attractive music. This particular work is a reduction for 2 pianos where the music's potency isn't compromised by it's lack ofan orchestra.

An authoritative edition of Rachmaninov's Russische Rhapsodie for four hands at the Piano edited by David Butler Cannata.

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Rachmaninov quitté la version piano deux des trois mouvements symphoniques danses inachevé à sa mort. Il a été publié comme il l'a quittée. Maintenant, une nouvelle édition, avec la participation de Rachmaninoff expert Robert Threlfall, Range certains des incohérences, im/ Répertoire / 2 Pianos

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI / WARENBERG ALEXANDER (Arr.). What if the probably most popular symphony by Sergei Rachmaninoff were rewritten as a piece for piano and orchestra? This was the idea behind the 'adaptation' of Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 into his Piano Concerto No. 5. All the while, the Russian pianist-composer Alexander Warenberg kept true to Rachmaninoff's style. However, the four movements of the symphony had to be adapted to the common three-movement form of the piano concerto by combining the second and third movements into one 'Adagio'. Warenberg's arrangement has meanwhile been performed many times. A recording with Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy (piano) is available on Brilliant Classics. / Niveau : difficile / Date parution : 2023-05-06/ Répertoire / 2 Pianos

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. This large four-movement work, written in 1893, was premiered by Rachmaninoff and Pavel Pabst in Moscow. It is dedicated to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. A few lines of poetry by Romantic poets preface each movement. The theme of love in the first two movements is brought to life by the two pianos with colorful, passionate writing. The final two movements feature the sound of bells---the third movement inspired by cathedrals bells that Rachmaninoff heard as a youngster, and the fourth movement capturing the jubilant sound of Easter carillon./ Répertoire / 2 Pianos

Reproduced from the original 1942 publication, these are Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, Opus 45, for 2 pianos, 4 hands, containing the complete score of both piano parts in one volume. Two copies are required for performance.

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Rachmaninovs masterpiece, his largest and most architecturally satisfying piano concerto, became a sensation again in 1996 when it was featured in the movie Shine. With its memorable theme and glittering orchestration, for many pianists this is the pinnacle of achievement in the concerto repertoire. MMOs version of this complex and rewarding work is an invaluable and essential asset for every virtuoso-in-training. This deluxe edition includes a third compact disc containing a slow-tempo practice version of the concerto while you get your fingers up to speed!/ Répertoire / 2 Pianos