Sergei Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor: Orchestra: Study Score & CD

The Boosey Masterworks Library is a truly fantastic collection of popular works from the orchestral repertoire presented in clearly notated and meticulously documented scores.This volume presents the full orchestral score of Rachmainov’s first two piano concertos which remain ever popular in the concert pianist’s repertoire the second piano concerto even more so. The first two piano concertos frame a prolonged period of self-examination and doubt in Rachmaninov’s life his earlier works were not received with great acclaim. However his resurgence as a composer on the international concert platform was brought about by his composition of thePiano Concerto No.2 in C Minor Op.18 which since its first performance remains one of the most important and popular works in the repertoire. This full orchestral score is a wonderful resource for study and perusal purposes and is clearly presented making it easy to read and follow.Note that the revised version (written in 1917) of the first piano concerto is that which is presented in this score.

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.

Reduction for 2 pianos-Written in 1901 this concerto is one of the most popular of all pieces of classical music and comes as part of Boosey & Hawkes excellent series of orchestral and piano reductions for 2 pianos.

Just as Serge Rachmaninoff ranked among the greatest pianists of the 20th century his compositions for Piano and Orchestra won him an important position among modern composers.The major works that made his reputation include the first three Piano concertos reprinted here in a single volume from authoritative full-score Russian editions.

Special Arrangements for 2 Advanced Pianists. 10 brilliant arrangements of Rachmaninoff's piano concertos, vocalise and Paganini variation.

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