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Franck, Haydn, Rachmaninoff

9/13/2024, 30 Tracks, 49:38

Featuring

  • Ivan Yanakov
  • César Franck
  • Joseph Haydn
  • Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Composition History

Sergei Rachmaninoff's Corelli Variations were written during a period when he was fascinated with both American music and culture, and violin music.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Ivan Yanakov, the pianist on this album, was born in Bulgaria and his fascination with César Franck's Prelude, Fugue and Variation dates back to his teenage years there.

Source: Booklet

Instruments

Pianist Ivan Yanakov performs on a Fazioli F308 piano for this recording.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Ivan Yanakov considers Sergei Rachmaninoff to be the most enigmatic and monumental pianist, always leaving him in a state of breathless awe.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded from August 12 to 14, 2023, at the Muziekzentrum van de Omroep in the Netherlands.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

Pianist Ivan Yanakov describes performing Haydn as visiting a friend, finding the music engaging, uplifting, and full of energy and wit.

Source: Booklet

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