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RCA Victor Basic 100, Vol. 33- Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini / Vocalise

Sergey Rachmaninoff, Fritz Reiner, Leopold Stokowski
RCA Victor Basic 100, Vol. 33- Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini / Vocalise
Genres: Pop, Classical

Track Listings (30) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor: Moderato; Allegro
2. Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor: Adagio sostenuto
3. Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor: Allegro scherzando
4. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Introduction: Allegro vivace
5. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation I: (Precedente)
6. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Tema: L'istesso tempo
7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation II: L'istesso tempo
8. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation III: L'istesso tempo
9. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation IV: Piu vivo
10. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation V: Tempo precedente
11. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation VI: L'istesso tempo
12. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation VII: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
13. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation VIII: Tempo I
14. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation IX: L'istesso tempo
15. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation X: Poco marcato
16. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XI: Moderato
17. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XII: Tempo di minuetto
18. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XIII: Allegro
19. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XIV: L'istesso tempo
20. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XV: Piu vivo scherzando
21. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XVI: Allegretto
22. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XVII: [Allegretto]
23. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XVIII: Andante cantabile
24. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XIX: A tempo vivace
25. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XX: Un poco piu vivo
26. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation: XXI Un poco piu vivo
27. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XXII: Un poco piu vivo (Alla breve)
28. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XXIII: L'istesso tempo
29. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation XXIV: A tempo un poco meno mosso
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All Artists: Sergey Rachmaninoff, Fritz Reiner, Leopold Stokowski, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, Artur Rubinstein, Anna Moffo
Title: RCA Victor Basic 100, Vol. 33- Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini / Vocalise
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 3
Label: RCA
Release Date: 1/18/1994
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Keyboard
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 090266185122

Synopsis

Amazon.com essential recording

Most soloists who performed with conductor Fritz Reiner said that it was a tremendously stimulating experience. Apparently that was true of Rubinstein, who made his best recordings of both of these works with Reiner and the amazing 1960's Chicago Symphony. Nearly everyone knows the Second Piano Concerto, but the Rhapsody isn't quite as famous. It should be. Inspired by Paganini's famous violin tune (also varied by Schumann, Brahms, and Lutoslawski, among others), Rachmaninov wrote an extremely ingenious and expressive piece, which really is a set of variations by another name. Rubinstein always had the technique and the extroverted temperament for this music, but in his collaboration with Reiner, he also played with a kind of powerful discipline that even further enhanced his interpretation. These are among the finest versions of each of these pieces, and also among the greatest glories of the Rubinstein discography. As usual, the Living Stereo recordings reveal even better detail and presence than they did on LP. --Leslie Gerber

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CD Reviews

Rachmaninoff fan? Get it!

pathetique | Utah | 02/01/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have grown up with Rachmaninoff's music being played on record-players, tape players, CD-players, and on the piano in my house. Of all the performers to ever play his music, Rubenstein is the most pleasing to hear. There is often so much going on---so many chords and runs and crazy things happening---yet he always keeps the melody so clear. It literally sings above everything else that is going on. His interpretation has such clarity, but it also has so much feeling. These two pieces of music were written for him. It demands perfect technique, and Rubenstein is able to tackle that and also bring out the intense emotion felt in both concertos. He untersands where it needs to be sweet and sad, and he understands where it needs to be powerful and explosive. One of the greatest pianists playing one of the greatest composer's work....you just have to hear it to understand the significance of this perfect duo."