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Pianist Michael Rudy has a preference for the truly romantic repertoire. So his recording of all Rachmaninov’s piano concertos did not come as a surprise. These works enjoy huge popularity because of their rich, never-ending melodies and surging orchestral movement which immediately appeals to most listeners.
Both pianist and orchestra give romantic performances in the best sense of the word producing a melodious sound that suits this composer very well.
Includes all four piano concertos by Rachmaninov and as a bonus the brilliant Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
Licensed from EMI. Recordings date from 1990-1993
Track listing:
CD 1
PIANO CONCERTO No. 4 in G minor Op. 40
1. Allegro vivace 9:58
2. Largo 6:50
3. Allegro vivace (revised version) 9:38
PIANO CONCERTO No. 1 in F sharp minor Op. 1
4. Vivace 13:06
5. Andante 6:54
6. Allegro vivace 8:14
7. RHAPSODY on a theme of Paganini, Op. 43 24:09
CD 2
PIANO CONCERTO No. 2 in C minor Op. 18
1. Moderato 11:30
2. Adagio sostenuto 12:18
3. Allegro scherzando 11:40
PIANO CONCERTO No. 3 in D minor Op. 30
4. Allegro ma non tanto 16:55
5. Intermezzo, adagio 10:55
6. Finale, alla breve 14:12
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